Title
Anthropometric Measurement
Recommended Citation
Casadei K, and Kiel J. "Anthropometric Measurement". StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL), StatPearls Publishing StatPearls Publishing LLC. 2020.
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
10-2021
Publication Title
StatPearls
Abstract
Anthropometric measurements are a series of quantitative measurements of the muscle, bone, and adipose tissue used to assess the composition of the body. The core elements of anthropometry are height, weight, body mass index (BMI), body circumferences (waist, hip, and limbs), and skinfold thickness. These measurements are important because they represent diagnostic criteria for obesity, which significantly increases the risk for conditions such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and many more. There is further utility as a measure of nutritional status in children and pregnant women. Additionally, anthropometric measurements can be used as a baseline for physical fitness and to measure the progress of fitness.
PubMed ID
30726000
