Best indicator of growth monitoring in children aEUR'
Rate of increase in height & weight Midarm circumference, Body weight and chest circumference are one time point estimates therefore they are not adequate to provide information about long term nutritional stats of the child. A measurement which shows the time trends like rate of increase in height or weight with passage of time would be more useful. - The growth chas demonstrate progressive change in the height and weight of child as age advances therefore they are the best indicator of long term nutritional status. "The growth cha has been described as passpo to child health care. It has won international recognition and is now a standard method of monitoring children's health and nutritional status". Uses of growth cha - For growth monitoring - Diagnostic tool for identifying "high risk" children - Planning and policy making - Education tool - Tool.for action - Evaluation - Tool for teaching
Weight
Mid-arm circumference
Rate of increase in height & weight
Head circumference