Objective: To analyze the impact of choosing the left or the right side of the body on the anthropometric measurements and derived nutritional indices, in prepubertal children. Design: Cross-sectional ...

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most extreme expression of alcohol's adverse effects on the fetus. Early and reliable identification of FAS-related facial abnormalities can help to manage problems.

Anthropometry, the measurement of human dimensions, is a well-established field with techniques that have been honed over decades of work. The U.S. military, in particular, has performed a number of ...

Maintain the ability to move confidently, react quickly and stay independent as you age, says Jacque Crockford ...

The standard target group to routinely include in an anthropometric assessment in refugee contexts is children aged 6-59 months. When justified, other age groups are sometimes also included. Children ...

A new obesity definition, incorporating anthropometrics and organ health beyond BMI, reveals significantly higher prevalence. This comprehensive approach allows for earlier risk detection and ...