Anthropometrical Tests

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Height
3. Weight
4. Body Mass Index (BMI)
   1. Interpretation of results
   2. National Norms
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

Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI can be used to screen patients because the test is simple, correlates to fatness, and applies to both men and women. The BMI may only, however, apply to 90% of the population since some individuals have a more than normal muscle mass with acceptable levels of body fat.

Test Protocol

• Weight is measured as outlined previously.

• Height is measured as outlined previously.

• BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kg by height² in meters.