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 and
female adolescents. Data from Michael Golden.
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