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WEBThe mass (SI unit = kilogram, kg) of a body is a composite measure of total body size. It is probably the most common anthropometric measure in population health sciences, …

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WEBThere are two types of dietary adequacy: one is related to physiological requirements which consist of the recommended daily intake of nutrients as explained above [].The second …

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Introduction to Anthropometry & Body Composition

WEBAnthropometry literally means human measurements. It derives from the Greek words “anthropos” meaning “human”, and “metron” meaning “measure”. Anthropometric …

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WEBAssessment of height is a fundamental anthropometric measurement and is very commonly used in a variety of health related studies. Estimation of height is important for …

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WEBIn contrast, a diary or log is completed as physical activity occurs. The respondent typically answers questions about the duration and frequency of physical activity of different …

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WEBHead circumference (HC) is a measurement of the head around its largest area, typically measured on infants and children until the age of five years as part of routine child care. …

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WEBPercentiles. In clinical practice, growth percentiles are commonly derived by manual plotting of the child’s growth measurement against their age on a sex-appropriate paper growth …

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WEBDiaries and logs typically allow detailed descriptions of duration, intensity, type and context of physical activity. Diaries in particular use free-form data capture resulting in rich …

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WEBFood frequency questionnaires (FFQs) are designed to assess habitual diet by asking about the frequency with which food items or specific food groups are consumed over a …

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WEBThe relationship between the two measures can be expressed in absolute or relative terms: Absolute validity refers to the agreement between two sets of data measuring the same …

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WEBThe following outcomes can be assessed using a dietary checklist: Frequency, amount, or other attributes of dietary consumption in a brief list of dietary items, including foods, …

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WEBEstimated food diaries or records are a prospective dietary assessment method; an example is displayed in Figure D.7.1. Procedure. Individuals should record details of …

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Statistical assessment of reliability and validity

WEBAssessment of the reliability and validity of a measurement method is a multi-faceted undertaking, requiring a range of statistical approaches. Reliability and validity are …

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WEBMeasurements should be quality checked during data processing in the same manner as other health related variables, for example by checking for outliers and data entry …

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WEBPedometers are low-cost motion sensors which respond to oscillations in the acceleration of the body segment (hip, thigh, wrist, etc) dur ing gait cycles (Welk et al., 2000), pro viding …

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WEBHydrometry or total body water (TBW) by isotope dilution is a common method for the assessment of body composition at the molecular level. The method is based on the …

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WEBThe method has been primarily used in smaller laboratory-based studies. However, it has been applied to population studies, like the Health ABC study, which collected both …

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WEBThe method assesses food and beverage consumption during the previous day or the preceding 24 hours. The variety of outcomes assessed by the 24-hour dietary recall …

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