V. K. Rao ¹, N. Balakrishna ¹, V. Shatrugna ¹, B. V. S. Thimmayamma ¹

Affiliations
1 National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamai Osmania P.O., Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

The index weight/height which has been known as the body mass index, was found useful for the assessment of the current or short duration forms of mainutrition among infants, preschool children and adults. It was also found closely correlated with growth rates of infants and preschool children.

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