This manual explains how to weigh and measure children. The measurements that are presented are standing height, recumbent length, weight and mid-upper arm circumference. Mid-upper arm circumference is not a core measurement for cross-sectional surveys but is included as a supplementary measurement as it is particularly useful for screening purposes. The manual is a prototype which can be used as a training manual or for supervisors or enumerators as a field manual.
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Nutritional status measurement summary procedures -- Chapter 3. Step-by-step measurement procedures -- Chapter 4. Quality control -- Annex A Definition of terms -- Annex B. Enumerator selection and training notes -- Annex C. Age assessment -- Annex D. Sample field equipment check list -- Annex E. Equipment standardization -- Annex F. Sources and types of measuring equipment -- Annex G. Guidelines for the construction of a height measuring board -- Annex H. Procedures for standardizing the collection of anthropometric data in the field -- Annex I. Summary procedures.

94 p. : ill., tables + annex (11 p.).

At head of title: National Household Survey Capability Programme.
DP/UN/INT-81-041/6E.
In back pocket: Annex 1, Summary procedures.
UN sales no. and ISBN not recorded on publication.

9211301270