Anthropometry
Anthropometry
Growth increments. the difference between initial and follow-up measurements reflect recent growth rate(growth velocity) and are sensitive indicators of health and development
Growth increments, the difference between initial and follow-up measurements, reflect recent growth rate(growth velocity) and are sensitive indicators of health and development
The trends revealed through serial anthropometric data can be used to track the growth of an individual child, detect growth abnormalities. monitor nutritional status and evaluate the effect of nutritional intervention or the treatment of disease
The trends revealed through serial anthropometric data can be used to track the growth of an individual child, detect growth abnormalities, monitor nutritional status, and evaluate the effect of nutritional intervention or the treatment of disease
Measurement of growth may also be used as an index of the general health and nutrition of a population or subpopulation of children
Measurement of growth may also be used as an index of the general health and nutrition of a population or subpopulation of children
Key points >Serial measurement Longitudinal data) > Training personnel >Be made accurately To be recorded
Key points ➢Serial measurement (longitudinal data) ➢Training personnel ➢Be made accurately ➢To be recorded
Indicators of measurement Weight Height length) Sitting height Head circumference Chest circumference
Indicators of measurement Chest circumference Weight Height (Length) Sitting height Head circumference
Weight measurement Instruments
Weight measurement Instruments
Balance beam scale upright scale Pan-type pediatric scale Chair -type e pediatric scale Platform beam scale
Balance beam scale Pan-type pediatric scale Chair -type pediatric scale Platform beam scale upright scale
TThe choice of balance beam scales Maximum Accurate ge Beam scale <1 Pan-type 10~150.01 1 N3 Chair-type 20 30 0.05 3~7P】 atform 50 0.1 7 Platform 100 0.1
The choice of Balance beam scales Age Beam scale Maximum (kg) Accurate (kg) 7 Platform 100 0.1 Pan-type
Techniques Calibrated balance beam scale Checking and adjustment of the zero weight on the beam The weight of the pad or diaper will be subtracted from the weight of the infant Be performed in the morning after toilet time and before the morning meal Notes the circumstance of measurement
Techniques Calibrated balance beam scale : Checking and adjustment of the zero weight on the beam The weight of the pad or diaper will be subtracted from the weight of the infant Be performed in the morning after toilet time and before the morning meal. Notes the circumstance of measurement
