Evolution of Anthropometry in Malnutrition
Journal: International Journal of Nutrition (Vol.4, No. 4)Publication Date: 2019-10-01
Authors : M. Phadke; R. Nair; P. Menon; V.Singal;
Page : 25-35
Keywords : Anthropometry; obesity; malnutrition;
Abstract
The present paper describes the significance of anthropometric measurements in detecting nutritional status of individuals, specially children. It highlights evolution of anthropometry, discusses importance of various measurements & their role in determining undernutrition & obesity. There is a need to have one measurement to detect obesity & undernutrition both. An ideal such measure is yet to be established.
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