A Comparison of Arm and Calf Circumferences as Indicators of Protein-Calorie Malnutrition of Early Childhood

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Authors

  • K. Visweswara Rao
     National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamai-Osmania, Hyderabad-500007 ,IN
  • P. J. Reddy
     Regional Research Laboratories, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Hyderabad-500007 ,IN
  • T. P. Narayanan
     Regional Research Laboratories, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Hyderabad-500007 ,IN

Abstract

The ' mid upper arm circumference' - abbreviated to ' arm circumference' or ' arm girth ' has been suggested as a useful public health index of protein-calorie malnutrition for the assessment of nutritional status of a community.

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Published

1978-04-01

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Visweswara Rao, K., Reddy, P. J., & Narayanan, T. P. (1978). A Comparison of Arm and Calf Circumferences as Indicators of Protein-Calorie Malnutrition of Early Childhood. The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, 15(4), 112–119. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/ijnd/article/view/12224

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Volume 15, Issue 4, April 1978

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Original Articles

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