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Simple and practicable indices derived from body weight and height are required for proper assessment of the nutritional status. The value of three indices: Weight ÷ Height, (Weight ÷ Height2)×100 and (Weight ÷ Height3) × 1000 were tried in the age group of 6–15 years. For this purpose the weight and height of 1673 school children were analysed. It was found that (Weight ÷ Height2) × 100 can be an age independent index for assessment of the nutritional status.
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From the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, Ring Road, New Delhi-110 016.
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Babu, D.S., Chuttani, C.S. Indices of nutritional status derived from body weight and height among school children. Indian J Pediatr 45, 289–293 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02749644
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02749644