In anthropometric assessment, which of the following does not show much change in 1-4 years ?: (A) Mid arm circumference, (B) Skin fold thickness, (C) Chest circumference: Head circumference ratio, (D) Height
Answer is A. Meherban Singh 3rd edition, page 53 During 1-5 years of age, the mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) remains reasonably static between 15-17 cm among healthy children because fat of early infancy is gradually replaced by muscles.