Measurement Chapter 7 - Paper 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
A
A number calculated from an adult’s weight and height expressed in units of kg/m squared
2
Q
What are growth charts?
A
Graphs consisting of a series of percentile curves that show the distribution of growth measurements of children.
3
Q
What is a percentile curve?
A
Plots the percentage of a variable meeting a condition.
4
Q
What is a developmental pattern?
A
Similarities across a group in the way that they have changed or grown.
5
Q
What are parameters?
A
Boundaries that define a group.
