Two protocols for measurements of waist circumference are provided for children (A and B). For study participants, ages 2 to less than 16 years of age (protocols A and B): A. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES): Measurement of the participant's abdominal (waist) circumference is made at the uppermost lateral border of the ilium using a tape measure. B. The National Children's Food Survey (NCFS): Measurement of participant's waist circumference is performed midway between the lowest rib and the iliac crest.
status
DISCOURAGED
Fully-Specified Name
component
Child Waist Circumference Protocol
property
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time
Pt = Point in time: To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements.
system
^Patient
scale
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method
Additional Names
short name
Girth; Pan; Panel; PANEL.PHENX; Panl; PhenX; Pnl; Point in time; Random
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