Using anthropometry in practice

In support of Nutrition & Hydration Week 2022, we’ve developed a short guide on anthropometry – looking at some of the handy measures that can be used to help assess malnutrition in patients where height and/or weight be tricky to obtain.

Watch below, share with your colleagues and as always, get in touch if we can help support you, or your team, in any other way.

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