Anthropometric Measurements PPT: Definition, Importance and Role Free Download: Anthropometric measurements are nonsurgical or non invasive quantitative body measurements. It is used to measure the nutritional status of a child or adult. It is more popular in the pediatric population to understand their feeding pattern, health status, nutritional adequacy, growth and development.

Anthropometric Measurements PPT: Definition, Importance and Role

Measuring the growth pattern is the best way to diagnose a child about their nutritional value. Body measurements have been proved to be useful in adults as well to measure their dietary status, future health risk and overall wellness. The main elements of measurements used in anthropometric measurements are weight, height, head circumference, Body Mass Index, skin thickness, body circumference, etc.

Table of Content

  • Definition of Anthropometry
  • What are anthropometric measurements?
  • Measurement Standards
  • Importance of Anthropometric Data
  • Role of Anthropometric Examiner and Recorder
  • Measuring instruments
  • Weight
  • Height
  • Skin fold thickness
  • Head circumference
  • Mid upper arm circumference

Anthropometric Measurements PPT: Definition, Importance and Role

Sumit ThakurGeneral Seminar TopicsAnthropometric Measurements PPT: Definition, Importance and Role Free Download: Anthropometric measurements are nonsurgical or non invasive quantitative body measurements. It is used to measure the nutritional status of a child or adult. It is more popular in the pediatric population to understand their feeding pattern, health status, nutritional adequacy,...