PEDIATRICS VS SOME ANTROPMETRIC MEASUREMENT
Bangle Test: If a bangle of 4 cm internal diameter crosses elbow
Shakir's tape: Plastic tape with color zones (see figure below)
Quac Stick: Rod with markings for Height and Arm circumference
Nabarrow's thinness chart: Graphic chart for Wt/Ht
MAC: Height Ratio: Normal if >0.32; severe malnutrition if
<0.29
Ponderal Index: Weight (g)/(Height in cm) x 100
Dughadale ratio: Weight (kg)/ (height in cm)6 normal if > 0.79
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