Introduction

COMMUNITY NUTRITION 3 (1+2)
Lesson 3 : Analysis and Interpretation of Anthropometric data

Introduction

Analysis of anthropometric data collected is very important for proper interpretation. The growth standards/norms are mainly used

  1. To detect whether the child is normal or abnormal.
  2. To compare measurements made in different places/different times by relating them to a single reference population.
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