Waist-hip ratio — normal?
Less than 1 (men), less than 0.80 (women).
Skinfolds — risk indicator?
Sum over 85th percentile indicates health risk.
BMI — formula?
Weight divided by height squared.
Anthropometry — definition?
Measurement of body size, shape, composition.
BMI — what does it measure?
Body fat index based on weight and height.
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.
Answer 10 questions on Anthropometry and Health Assessment.
1. What is the primary purpose of using BMI in health assessments?
2. Which anthropometric indicator is most directly associated with visceral fat and related health risks?
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