In 2003, WHO formulates multicenter growth references study (MGRS) concept, conducted in 6 countries, with 8440 samples of children living in a healthy environment that allows, then grow in accordance with their genetic potency. Primary health research (Riskesdas) in 2007 were conducted simultaneously in 33 provinces and the assessment of children under-five nutritional status has referred to W…
Background: Under weight, stunting and wasting are single anthropometry index that are not enough to predict prevalence of under nutrition. Using underweight as indicator to calculate prevalence of under nutrition can be under estimate or over estimate because of underweight is the result of stunting and wasting, not because of the sum of stunting and wasting. Objectives: The aim of this data a…
Body composition is an integral component of entirely health and physical fitness. Measurement of fat component in assessing body composition is necessary on account of its relation to several health risks. Some anthropometric measurements as waist to hip ratio (WHR), waist and hip circumferences, skinfold thickness. And sagittal abdominal diameter are demonstrated to be valuable for evaluating…