Meaning of Anthropometric measurement-Anthropometric measurements means measurements of height, weight, arm, leg length, waist circumference and skin folds etc.HEIGHT: Height of an individual must be measured using a stadiometer to the nearest half of a centimeter.Weight: Correct weighing machine should be used and measurement must be recorded to the nearest 0.1 kg.Arm length: Measurement should be done from the bony tip of the shoulder to the tip of the little finger.Upper arm length: To measure the upper length the arm should be bent 90 degree at the elbow with palm facing upwards.Leg length: It can be measured by using a flexible steel tape from the outside edge of Centre of the foot to the upper edge of the greater trochanter.Upper leg length: Bend the knee at 90 degree angle & sit up straight. Measure the upper leg length from inguinal crease to the proximal border of patella to the nearest of 0.1 centimeters.