What Is the Most Reliable Anthropometric Measurement for a 4-Year-Old

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the most reliable anthropometric measurement for a 4-year-old patient with ascites?

• A) Weight-for-age
• B) BMI-for-age
• C) Height-for-age
• D) Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)

---

Definitions:

Money Spent

The total amount of money expended on a particular purchase, project, or activity.

Specific Hypothesis

A precise, testable statement predicting the relationship between at least two variables in a research study.

Analytic Comparisons

Comparisons made using analytical methods to understand differences or similarities between groups or variables.

Planned Comparisons

Comparisons built into a research design prior to data collection.