TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary Introduction Background on anthropometry Current WHO recommendations for adolescent anthropometry    Description of WHO recommendations    Application of the WHO recommendations Complications of adolescent anthropometry    Changes in body proportions with age    Pubertal development    Interethnic differences in body size and shape Which anthropometric index?    Weight-for-height measures       Theoretical problems with indices using weight and height       Practical problems with indices using weight and height    MUAC       Theoretical problems with the use of MUAC       Practical problems with the use of MUAC Possible solutions for the future    Changes in body proportions with age    Pubertal development    Inter-ethnic differences in genetic growth potential    Use of other data Future research needs Conclusions and recommendations References ANNEX 1. Median and 70% of median weights for various heights, for males... Back Cover