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Evolution of Anthropometry in Malnutrition

Journal: International Journal of Nutrition (Vol.4, No. 4)

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Page : 25-35

Keywords : Anthropometry; obesity; malnutrition;

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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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