Body Composition
03/25/13 • 106 min
This lecture introduces anthropometry- the measurement of body size, weight and proportions, and discusses body composition, specifically how do we assess body size, weight and composition, the tools/methods available, and their strengths and limitations. Topics include: Height, weight BMI, waist and hip circumferences, growth charts, skinfolding and DEXA scanning.
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This lecture introduces anthropometry- the measurement of body size, weight and proportions, and discusses body composition, specifically how do we assess body size, weight and composition, the tools/methods available, and their strengths and limitations. Topics include: Height, weight BMI, waist and hip circumferences, growth charts, skinfolding and DEXA scanning.
Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
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This lecture introduces anthropometry- the measurement of body size, weight and proportions, and discusses body composition, specifically how do we assess body size, weight and composition, the tools/methods available, and their strengths and limitations. Topics include: Height, weight BMI, waist and hip circumferences, growth charts, skinfolding and DEXA scanning.
Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.
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