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. Heart Rate at Rest
9. Lung Function
10. Lung Capacity/Volume
11. Body Composition
12. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
13. Omron Body Fat Measurement

Interpretation of results

This table has been adapted, by permission, from G.A. Gray, 1978, "Definitions, measurements and classification of the syndrome of obesity," International Journal of Obesity.

(To help you there is a link below to a printable version of the chart. There is also a link to an accessible web version of this)

Printable BMI Chart

www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmicalc.htm