Abstract

This is an non-invasive study involving. four hundred and eight (480) primary school pupils aged between 6 and 14 years (mean + SD; 8 + 6 years) enlisted into the study, were examined between September and November. Their height, weight and head circumference were measured in appropriate standard international units. Results showed that at 6 years, average weight of girls was 22.62 + 6.5kg compared to 20 .38 + 5.3 kg (p Keywords: Igbo girls, boys, growth dynamics

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