2.1: Anthropometric Indicators Measurement Guide - Linkages Project

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Graph - A drawing that shows the
relationship between two sets of numbers
as a set of points having coordinates
determined by their relationship; a display
of numerical relationships.
Growth chart - A graph that is usually
used to record a child’s weight-for-age in
months; a chart typically used by mothers
and health workers to determine if a child
is experiencing a normal gain in weight.
Growth faltering - A condition identified
by emphasizing the direction of growth
obtained in serial recordings, rather than
actual weight-for-age itself; signified by no
change or an actual decrease in
measurements. (ACC/SCN, 1990)
Growth monitoring and promotion -
The practice of following changes in a
child’s physical development, by regular
measurement of weight and sometimes of
length with accompanying information to
guide the care givers’ nutritional and
related care.
Histogram - A display that shows the
number of observations and how often
they occur, usually through the use of
vertical bars and a horizontal base that is
marked off in equal units.
Household - One person who lives alone
or a group of persons, related or
unrelated, who share food or make
common provisions for food and possibly
other essentials for living; the smallest
and most common unit of production,
consumption and organization in
societies.
Index - An index is usually made up of
two or more unrelated variables that
are used together to measure an
underlying characteristic.
Indicator - A measure used at the
population level to describe the proportion
of a group below a cut-off point; example:
30 percent of the region’s children are
below -2 SD for height-for-age.
Intrahousehold distribution - The
distribution of food within a household;
the act of determining what proportion of
the total household food supply each
member of the household receives.
Length-for-age - An index of past or
chronic nutritional status; an index
which assesses the prevalence of
stunting.
Local events calendar - A calendar that
reflects important local events and
seasons that might help a parent pinpoint
the birth date of their child.
Longitudinal survey - A survey which
follows people over time, to capture data
on an evolving situation or problem.
Different types of longitudinal surveys
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