Human Nutrition 3(3+0)

Lesson 47 : Assessment of Nutritional Status

Anthropometric Methods

• Anthropometry is the measurement of body height, weight & proportions.
• It is an essential component of clinical examination of infants, children & pregnant women.
• It is used to evaluate both under & over nutrition.
• The measured values reflect the current nutritional status but do not help to differentiate between acute & chronic changes.

Anthropometry for children

Nutritional Indices in Adults

Advantages of Anthropometry