Anthropometrical Tests

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Height
3. Weight
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)
    1. Precautions
    2. Preparing subject for measurement
    3. Attaching the electrodes
    4. Entering subject data
    5. Notes on activity levels
    6. Interpretation of Results
13. Omron Body Fat Measurement

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)

Measuring body fat using BIA

The use of BIA is based on the principle that the conductivity of an electrical impulse is greater through fat-free tissue than it is through fatty tissue. Through electrodes on the hand and foot, the instrument measures a small electrical current passing between the electrodes and therefore the body's impedance (resistance) to the electrical current. Depending on whether there is more fatty or fat free tissue, the flow of the current will be different. If more fat tissue is present, the slower the conductance, while more muscle will cause it to be faster.