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. Heart Rate at Rest
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

Preparing subject for measurement

• Height and weight must first be accurately measured.

• Have the subject remove the right shoe and sock and lie flat with the arms and legs spread slightly as shown in the diagram.

No parts of the body should be touching one another.