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Anthropometry Domain
IntroductionSubjective methods- Introduction to Subjective Methods
- Birth weight
- Body shape
- Weight and height
- Waist and hip circumference
- Introduction to Objective Methods
- Simple measures - stature
- Simple measures - weight
- Simple measures - circumference
- Simple measures - arm anthropometry
- Simple measures - skinfolds
- Simple measures - abdominal sagittal diameter
- Simple measures - head circumference
- Bioelectric impedance analysis
- Multi-component models
- Hydrostatic underwater weighing
- Air displacement plethysmography
- Hydrometry
- Whole body DEXA scan
- Near infrared interactance
- Whole body counting of total body potassium
- 3d photonic scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) / Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)
- Total body electrical conductivity (TOBEC)
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Ultrasonography
- Introduction anthropometric indices
- Body mass index
- Fat and fat free mass indices
- Ponderal index
- Percentiles and Z-scores
- Anthropometry Video Resources
- Height procedure
- Protocol for measuring waist circumference
- Measuring hip circumference
- Weight and body composition procedure
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) / Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS)
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