3. Resources
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Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BMI | abbreviation for Body Mass Index. |
| Body Mass Index | a measurement derived from the relationship between weight and height which is associated with body fat and health risk. |
| Centile charts | charts which enable healthcare professionals to plot the growth and development of a child in comparison to other children of a similar age, according to the generally accepted progression of child development. |
| Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) | a method of calculating body mass using measurements from the arm and leg of an individual. This method was designed by the British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN), and is widely used within healthcare settings, particularly with adults who have limited mobility. |
| Quetelet scale | an alternative name for body mass index, named after its originator, Adolphe Quetelet. |
| Stadiometer | an instrument for measuring height. |
Resources
| Book/Journal Title | |
|---|---|
| Welch, K., Craggs, C. (2010) body mass index and alternative approaches to taking measurements. Learning disability in practice. 13(3):pp 30-36. | |
| Online Resource Title | Description |
| BAPEN | British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition |
| RCPCH | Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health [UK based]. |
| BMI Percentile Calculator for Child and Teen | CDC [USA based]. |
| NHS Choices | NHS Choices focusing on living well and having a healthy weight. |
| World Health Organisation | Providing key facts on Obesity and overweight. |
This resource was developed by:
Content authors: Chris Craggs, Kerry Welch
Project mentor: Richard Windle
Project developer: Lucrezia Herman
Repurposed by: Amanda Hill, Gill Langmack and Michael Taylor
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