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

Attaching the electrodes

The self-adhesive disposable electrodes are attached to the right hand and right foot.

The BODYSTAT has two main leads which each divide at the ends into a red and a black lead. The red leads are connected to the electrodes just behind the finger and toes as shown in the picture.

The black leads are then connected to the electrodes on the right wrist and right ankle. Placement of the electrodes is as follows:

Right hand

Red lead: Behind the knuckle of the middle finger.

Black lead: On the wrist next to the ulnar head.

Right Foot

Red lead: Behind the 2^nd toe next to the big toe.

Black lead: On the ankle at the level of and between the medial and lateral malleoli (the large protruding bones on the sides of the ankle).

Attach the crocodile clips on the lead wire to the exposed tab, ensuring that metal contact is against the foil side of the electrode.