Table 2 Mean anthropometric measurements of boys and girls (n = 634)
| Parameter | Boys (n = 340) | Girls (n = 294) | F | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 11.9 ± 1.8 | 11.4 ± 1.8 | 12.039 | 0.001 |
| Height (cm) | 90.1 ± 7.2 | 89.2 ± 7.0 | 2.427 | 0.120 |
| WAZ | -1.6 ± 1.0 | -1.7 ± 0.9 | 2.194 | 0.139 |
| HAZ | -1.5 ± 1.2 | -1.6 ± 1.1 | 0.921 | 0.337 |
| WHZ | -1.1 ± 1.0 | -1.1 ± 0.9 | 0.000 | 0.987 |
| MUAC (cm) | 14.9 ± 1.1 | 14.8 ± 1.1 | 4.151 | 0.042 |