All are true about anthropometric measurements except:
d. Standing height is about 1.7cm less than recumbent length(Ref: Training Course on Child Growth Assessment WHO Child Growth Standards, 2008)If a child <2 years old, measure recumbent length.If>2 years age & able to stand, measure standing height.Standing height is about 0.7cm less than recumbent length.
Birth weight triples by 1 year
Skinfold thickness is measured in sub scapular region
Weight is measured to the nearest 100 gram
Standing height is about 1.7 cm less than recumbent length
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