Anthropometric Indicators Measurement Guide

This guide provides information on the Anthropometric Impact Indicators and the Annual Monitoring Indicators for Maternal and Child Health/Child Survival (MCH/CS) and income-related Title II activities, a subset of the P.L. 480 Title II Generic Performance Indicators for Development Activities.

While the focus of this guide is on the consistent collection and reporting of nutritional anthropometry indicators and annual monitoring indicators, suggestions are provided for additional information related to monitoring and evaluation. This information will help Cooperating Sponsors to track and improve child nutrition activities and performance. The focus is on anthropometric assessment of infants and young children. The guide is a programming tool and is not meant to substitute for adequate technical and academic training needed to conduct problem analysis, design programs and for implementation. Cooperating Sponsors are encouraged to seek technical expertise in nutritional assessment and related topics needed to ensure appropriate use of anthropometric indicators.