The knowledge of growth holds utmost significance, not only because it tells about individual’s health but it is also the reflection of well-being of the nation.
The knowledge in growth and development facilitates in knowing about the health status of a person using nutritional status as an indicator, which in turn is
associated with certain disease. Human growth and development studies provide
- information that facilitates in selection of sports person, deciding on sports to be played,
- designing of garments, furniture, appliances, working place,
- identification in forensic science,
- providing standard for health status etc.
- also helps in analyzing variations in human populations across the globe inhibiting varied geographical locations and experiencing huge socio-cultural diversity.