Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic StudyAmy L. Louer 1, Denise N. Simon 1, Karen M. Switkowski 1, Sheryl L. Rifas-Shiman 1, Matthew W. Gillman 1, Emily Oken 1
1Obesity Prevention Program, Department of Population Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
In epidemiologic studies of children, well-trained research staff can accurately and precisely assess weight, height, sitting height, skinfold thicknesses, and body circumferences.
