#1
Which anthropometric measurement is commonly used to assess nutritional status in children under five years old?
Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
ExplanationMUAC measures nutritional status in young children.
#2
What does the term 'stunting' refer to in growth monitoring?
Short stature for age
ExplanationStunting signifies short stature relative to age.
#3
What is the primary objective of growth monitoring in pediatric healthcare?
To assess growth patterns and nutritional status
ExplanationThe primary objective is to assess growth patterns and nutritional status.
#4
What does the term 'anthropometry' specifically refer to?
Study of human physical measurements
ExplanationAnthropometry refers to the study of human physical measurements.
#5
Which growth chart is commonly used to assess growth and development in infants and children?
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts
ExplanationCDC growth charts are commonly used for infants' and children's growth assessment.
#6
Which anthropometric indicator is often used to assess the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes?
Body mass index (BMI)
ExplanationBMI is used to assess risk for chronic diseases.
#7
What does the term 'underweight' typically signify in growth monitoring?
Being below the average weight for age
ExplanationUnderweight indicates below-average weight for age.
#8
What does the term 'wasting' signify in growth monitoring?
Rapid weight loss
ExplanationWasting signifies rapid weight loss.
#9
Which of the following is NOT an anthropometric measurement commonly used in growth monitoring?
Waist-to-hip ratio
ExplanationWaist-to-hip ratio is not commonly used in growth monitoring.
#10
What is the term used to describe the condition of a child having low weight for their age, height, and sex?
Underweight
ExplanationUnderweight describes low weight for age, height, and sex in children.
#11
Which of the following indices is commonly used to assess nutritional status in adults and older adolescents?
Body mass index (BMI)
ExplanationBMI is commonly used for nutritional status in adults.
#12
In clinical anthropometry, what does the term 'BMI-for-age' indicate?
Body mass index adjusted for age
ExplanationBMI-for-age is BMI adjusted for age in clinical anthropometry.
#13
Which of the following anthropometric measurements is most appropriate for assessing muscle mass and nutritional status in older adults?
Calf circumference
ExplanationCalf circumference is used for muscle mass and nutritional status in older adults.
#14
In anthropometry, what does the term 'ponderal index' represent?
Ratio of weight to height cubed
ExplanationPonderal index represents the ratio of weight to height cubed in anthropometry.
#15
In growth monitoring, what does the term 'growth velocity' represent?
Rate of change in height or weight over time
ExplanationGrowth velocity represents the rate of change in height or weight over time.