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Anthropometry in body composition. An overview.

J Wang1, J C Thornton, S Kolesnik

  • 1Body Composition Unit, St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University, New York, New York 10025, USA. jw9@columbia.edu

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|June 24, 2000
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Anthropometry, a method for measuring body size, accurately predicts body fat percentage. Factors like ethnicity and measurement site influence prediction reliability, requiring skilled practitioners for consistent results.

Area of Science:

  • Human biology
  • Body composition analysis
  • Biometrics

Background:

  • Anthropometry is a reliable method for quantifying body size and proportions.
  • It involves measuring body length, width, circumference (C), and skinfold thickness (SF).
  • Existing equations predict body fat percentage with a standard error of estimate (SEE) between +/- 3% and +/- 11%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the predictive accuracy of anthropometry for body fat and regional body composition.
  • To investigate the influence of sex, age, ethnicity, and measurement site on anthropometric predictions.
  • To establish reliability standards for anthropometric measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Rosetta database containing anthropometric measurements from diverse populations.

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  • Analyzed prediction equations incorporating data from numerous skinfold thickness (SF) and circumference (C) sites.
  • Evaluated the impact of demographic factors (sex, age, ethnicity) and anatomical sites on prediction accuracy.

    • Main Results:

    • Anthropometric predictions for total body fat, regional fat, and skeletal muscle are feasible.
    • Prediction reliabilities are higher for White ethnic groups compared to others.
    • Axial measurement sites (e.g., biceps, calf) yield higher reliability than peripheral sites.

    Conclusions:

    • Anthropometry is a valuable tool for assessing body composition, but its accuracy is influenced by various factors.
    • Standardization of measurement techniques and anthropometrist skill are crucial for reliable results.
    • Reproducibility standards (e.g., +/- 2% for C, +/- 10% for SF) are necessary for certifying anthropometrists.