Karteikarten: Anthropometry and Health Assessment — 10 Karten

Waist-hip ratio — normal?

Less than 1 (men), less than 0.80 (women).

Anthropometry — definition?

Measurement of body size, shape, composition.

Skinfolds — risk indicator?

Sum over 85th percentile indicates health risk.

BMI — what does it measure?

Body fat index based on weight and height.

BMI — formula?

Weight divided by height squared.

Waist circumference thresholds?

102 cm men, 88 cm women.

ICC — normal < ?

1 (men), 0.80 (women); visceral obesity ≥1/0.80.

Skinfolds — purpose?

Estimate subcutaneous fat across 6 sites.

Obesity — associated conditions?

Hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers.

Visceral fat — significance?

Stored around abdominal organs, linked to metabolic risk.