2. Three Components of Accurate Measuring

Accurate weighing and measuring have three critical components. These are: technique, equipment, and trained measurers.

	Technique: Standardized Equipment: Calibrated, accurate Trained measurers: Reliable, accurate

Appropriate technique for each measure must be utilized. The techniques should be very similar to those used to obtain data to develop the growth charts. These measures should be performed by a trained measurer so they are both accurate and reliable.