Introduction The MESH Thesaurus provides the following definition of anthropometry: “technique that deals with the measurement of the size, weight, and proportions of the human or other primate body” (MESH, 2011). Anthropometry is used for various applications e.g. in anthropology, sports medicine, pediatrics and nutrition sciences. There are many various methods of anthropometry but the most common is the measurement of growth development indices (height, weight, circumferences of chest, neck, extremities, waist etc) and body composition (caliperometry and advanced intrascopic studies). Dependently on the specificity and sensitivity of the particular indices, they are used for the assessment of nutritional status. Nutritional anthropometry has several advantages (Gibson, 1990). Its methods are precise and accurate; there are used standardized and replicable techniques. The procedures are very simple, safe and non-invasive techniques. In the majority of cases, the equipment required is inexpensive, portable and durable, and can be made or purchased locally. Even unskilled personnel can perform measurement procedures after the short training. If data of the previous measurement were collected thoroughly the additional information could be generated on past nutritional history about the dynamics of nutritional profile. The anthropometry methods are quantitative and they could quantify the degree of malnutrition or overnutrition. They are also applicable for individuals as well as for large population groups e.g. representative population samples in the national surveys. We use nutritional anthropometry to monitor and estimate changes in nutritional status over time – for the short periods (seasons, years) and for the extended ones (generations) with the determination of secular trends of growth development and population nutrition. Anthropometric measurements could be used as the screening method for identifying risk groups (ibid.). This practical study was aimed to assess the nutritional status of students by the anthropometric data. Methods To determine the body length in standing position there was used anodized aluminium stadiometer which is presented by the vertical measuring rod with the length of 2 m fixed on the basement with the sizes 70 x 45 cm. The measuring rod has scales of centimeter and inches marks. There is the mobile measurement slide with a horizontal plane, which is pushed downwards to close contact with the parietal bones of the tested person. When measuring body length the tested student should stay straight having his/her back to the rod and keep feet together and heels, buttocks and interscapular region against the rod. The investigator moves the head of the tested person so that the Frankfort Plane will be placed horizontally. The Frankfort (Prussian) Plane is a made-up line passing from ear tragus to the lateral eye angle. The results of measurement were showed in centimetres (cm). To measure body weight there is necessary to use medical scales. Tanita system TBF-300A-310 was used alternatively. The results of measurement were showed in kilograms (kg). For measurement the tested person steps on the weighing platform in bare feet. The investigator checks if heels are placed on the posterior electrodes, and the front