54 METABOLISM AND GROWTH FROM BIRTH TO PUBERTY. 



TABLE 12. Body-girths of boys and comparison of body-surfaces, as measured by the Du Bois 

 linear formula and as computed from the formula 



1 For values of K see table 14. 



2 The measurements noted are not part of the regular series of Du Bois linear measurements. 



They are entered here on the assumption that they represent measurements similar to those 

 taken in the use of the Du Bois linear formula. 



3 The data for this subject were used in plotting the charts shown in figures 3 to 11 (pp. 40 



to 66). 



4 Previously reported as O. C.; Benedict and Talbot, Am. Journ. Diseases of Children, 1914, 



8, p. 1. 



