2.1: Anthropometric Indicators Measurement Guide - Linkages Project

APPENDIX
of
Anthropometric
6.Standardization
Measurements
The training of personnel on specific
measurement and recording techniques
includes not only theoretical explanations
and demonstrations, but also an
opportunity to allow participants to
practice the measurement techniques, as
well as reading and recording the results.
This practice is more efficient when a
large number of children are available.
9.
Once all personnel have adequately
practiced the measurement and recording
techniques, and feel comfortable with
their performance, standardization
exercises can be carried out. Each
exercise is performed with a group of 10
children whose ages fall within the preestablished
range for the study. A
sequential identification number is
assigned to both children and staff. To
conduct the exercises the following are
needed:
balances/scales and height boards;
pens; and
•
sufficient Anthropometric Standardization
Forms 1 and 2, to record the
exercise number, name and number of the
measurer, date on which the exercise is
conducted, and a sequential listing of
children with their name, age and
identification number.
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