Anthropometrical Tests

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Height
3. Weight
   1. Weight for Height Chart
   2. Interpretation of Results
4. Body Mass Index (BMI)
5. Waist-to-hip Ratio
6. Limb Circumference
7. Blood Pressure
8. Resting Heart Rate
9. Lung Function
10. Lung Capacity/Volume
11. Body Composition
12. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
13. Omron Body Fat Measurement

Weight

Measuring weight

Test Protocol

In the minimum of clothing, with shoes removed, stand on the scales and ensure that the feet are fully on. The subject's weight should be evenly distributed on both feet. Ask the subject to stand upright, hands by their sides and head level with eyes looking straight ahead. Allow the needle to settle and record body weight to the nearest 0.5kg.