Repeated measurements of weight, height, and _____ over a several-month period are needed to accurately assess adequacy of growth and development.

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Body composition, specifically changes in lean body mass and fat mass, is an important factor to track alongside weight and height when assessing growth and development. This can be done through repeated measurements of skinfold thickness or bioelectrical impedance analysis. Waist circumference and BMI are measures of body fatness, but do not provide information on changes in fat-free mass which are important for growth and development. Muscular strength and flexibility are important for overall health, but are not directly related to assessing growth and development.

Repeated Measurements of Weight, Height, and _____ Over a Several-Month