[The principles of using anthropometry in the clinical estimation of a nutritional status]
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[The principles of using anthropometry in the clinical estimation of a nutritional status]
Abstract
In paper the procedure and principles of carrying out of anthropometric measurements permitting to the practical doctor in clinical and out-patient conditions to supervise behind changes of volume muscle and bodies composition, and also total body water in subjects at carrying of a medical nutrition. Usage of integral parameters on the basis of anthropometric measurements allows effectively to inspect a status of nutrition of the able-bodied and in car patients.