Which of the following measurements is included in anthropometric assessment?

• A. Height
• B. Body Mass Index
• C. Head Circumference In Infants
• D. Blood Glucose

Answer: (C)

Anthropometric assessment focuses on body size and proportions to gauge growth and nutritional status. In infants, head circumference is a key dimension because it tracks brain growth and skull development during early life. It’s measured with a flexible tape around the widest part of the head (just above the eyebrows and ears, and over the occipital bone) and then compared to age- and sex-specific reference values. This makes head circumference in infants a standard part of anthropometric assessment, whereas blood glucose is a biochemical measure, BMI is an index derived from height and weight rather than a direct measurement, and height, while important, is not the infant-specific indicator highlighted here.