Growth Assessment Form

Growth Assessment Form

GAF

The physical growth of the infant was also assessed as a good predictor of general health and nutritional status. The parent was asked to undress the infant down to his/her diapers and to check that the diaper was dry. The infant was placed on a standard portable infant scale and the weight recorded in grams. Recumbent length for infants was taken by the RA measuring the infant from the vertex to the bottom of the heel, with the infant lying down on a stable, flat surface. Head circumference was measured with a nonstretchable Ross Inserta Tape, in centimeters. Again, the RAs read the instructions for the growth assessment to the parents prior to taking the measurements, and the segment was videotaped.