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Training Module: Poor Growth

Anthropometrics: Weight, length, and weight-for-length
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Self-test questions

 

 
 
one

In deciding which growth chart to use for a child aged 27 months, you may consider certain factors. Which of these statements is NOT true?

a. Either the set of charts for birth to 36 months or the set of charts for 2 to 20 years is acceptable.
 b. The birth to 36-month chart is easier to read.
 c. The 2-20-year chart allows you to start using body mass index (BMI) to watch for the development of overweight.
 d. If the birth to 36 month charts are used, stature should be measured, since the child is older than 24 months of age.

 
two

Several criteria can be used with the growth charts to detect children with poor growth. If a child meets one of the criteria for poor growth, then he or she:

a. may be growing poorly
 b. may be normal
 c. should be evaluated
 d. all of the above


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