ABSTRACT
In childhood, height (stature) and weight are the two most frequently used measures of growth and nutritional status. In addition, indices of weight-for-height, especially BMI, are used as a proxy for body fatness or obesity. Since growth is the most sensitive indicator of overall health in childhood, it is essential that accurate measurements be made on a regular basis during routine health supervision of children and adolescents to identify and address significant deviations in a timely manner.
