Jonathan is eight years old and is a participant in a study assessing the eating habits of schoolchildren. To assess the children's nutritional status, the research team plans to collect anthropometric data. Jonathan's parents are worried because they do not understand what this means. How would you explain this data collection method to allay their fears?

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Jay Bell

Computers & Technology

5 December, 23:47

Jonathan is eight years old and is a participant in a study assessing the eating habits of schoolchildren. To assess the children's nutritional status, the research team plans to collect anthropometric data. Jonathan's parents are worried because they do not understand what this means. How would you explain this data collection method to allay their fears?

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Jordyn Short · Answer 1

"The research team is taking measurements of Jonathan's height and weight to assess his growth"

Explanation:

Anthropometric data refers to a mass of collected information regarding an individual's different measurements such as height, weight, BMI, etc. Therefore the best way to explain this data collection method to the parents in this scenario would be to say that "The research team is taking measurements of Jonathan's height and weight to assess his growth"