ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS NUTRITIONSS

ANTHROPOMETRIC MESEARMENT

1. ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS PRESENTED BY- DILSHAD TASNIM REG NO - RA23322032010006 SUBJECT – APPLIED CLINICAL NUTRITION DEPT OF M.Sc CLINICAL NUTRITION & DIETETICS

2. Content INTRODUCTION BMI BROCA’S INDEX WAIST HIP RATIO

3. A branch of anthropology that involves the quantitative measurement of the human body. It is the single most portable, universally applicable, inexpensive and non-invasive technique for assessing the size, proportions and composition of the human body. Appropriate use and interpretation from infancy to old age is a valuable tool for guiding the health and nutritional status of individuals and populations.

4. INTRODUCTION Anthropometrics are a set of non-invasive, quantitative body measurements used to assess growth, development, and health parameters. Anthropometric measurements, including length or height, weight, and head circumference, help providers determine if a child is growing properly and can indicate when the child’s health and well-being are at risk. Additionally , anthropometric measurements assist providers in selecting appropriate treatment options for children and adolescents.

5. Anthropometric Parameters Some measurements Height (length) used for nutritional Weight (mass) assessment include: Circumference e.g. OFC (infant up to age Mass 2years only) Skin-fold thickness Triceps skin-fold Derived measurements Waist , Hip and Mid- of body composition arm circumference derived ( e.g BMI, waist-hip measurements/ ratios ratio)

6. BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a person’s weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in meters (or feet). A high BMI can indicate high body fatness. BMI screens for weight categories that may lead to health problems, but it does not diagnose the body fatness or health of an individual.

7. BMI ranges BMI ranges For most adults, an ideal BMI is in the 18.5 to 24.9 range. For children and young people aged 2 to 18, the BMI calculation takes into account age and gender as well as height and weight. If your BMI is: below 18.5 – you're in the underweight range between 18.5 and 24.9 – you're in the healthy weight range between 25 and 29.9 – you're in the overweight range 30 or over – you're in the obese range

8. BROCA’S INDEX The Broca Index is an estimation of ideal body weight using a height measurement only. The Broca index is only a rough estimate and applies to the range of middle body sizes best. Ideal Weight (kg) = Height in cm - 100

9. Waist and Hip Ratio The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) calculation is one way your doctor can see if excess weight is putting your health at risk. It determines how much fat is stored on your waist, hips, and buttocks. Unlike your body mass index (BMI), which calculates the ratio of your weight to your height, WHR measures the ratio of your waist circumference to your hip circumference. This is important because not all excess weight is the same when it comes to your health risks. Even if your BMI is within a moderate range, your risk of disease may be increased. According to the  World Health Organization (WHO) , a moderate WHR is: 0.9 or less in men 0.85 or less for women In both men and women, a WHR of 1.0 or higher increases the risk of heart disease and other conditions that are linked to having overweight.

10. REFRENCES https:// www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/index.html https:// www.healthline.com/health/waist-to-hip-ratio#calculate