Anthropometry Flashcards
What is BMI a measure of?
- An indirect measure of body fatness
What does BMI not distinguish between?
- fat mass and fat free mass
- also gives no information on the distribution of fat
What type of person would have a high BMI but not overweight?
An athlete because of increased muscularity
How do you calculate BMI?
Weight/Height2
When is measurement taken when recording height?
On inhalation
What does a BMI of <18.5 represent?
Underweight
Increased Risk
What does a BMI of 18.5-24.9 represent?
Normal
Least Risk
What does a BMI of 25-29.9 represent?
Overweight
Increased Risk
What does a BMI of 30-34.9 represent?
Obese Class I
High Risk
What does a BMI of 35-39.9 represent?
Obese Class II
Very High Risk
What does a BMI of 40+ represent?
Obese Class III
Extremely High Risk
If your waist circumference is outside the normal range for your age group what are you at risk of?
Hypertension Type 2 diabetes Dislipidemia Metabolic Syndrome Coronary Events
Where should the waist measurement be taken?
Superior edge of the iliac crest
What does the resting heart rate an indicator of?
Aerobic fitness
Is the RHR higher or lower in aerobically fit people?
Lower
Why is it important to take HR and BP at rest?
To make sure that the patient is ready for the active portions of the assesment
In terms of RHR when can a patient not do any exercise?
When their second reading is >99 bpm
Let the CEP know and then go from there
What is Blood Pressure?
The force of blood against the walls of the arteries created by the heart as it pumps
What is systolic BP?
Maximum pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts
What is diastolic BP?
Minimum pressure in the arteries when the heart relaxes
In regards to BP when is a client not permitted to exercise?
> 144mmHg / >94mmHg or
80mm Hg/50mm Hg
(always double check wait for 5 minites and check again)
What is the RPE scale used for?
To estimate the intensity of physical activity
What is BMI correlated with?
Health risk
What is BMI a predictor of?
Mortality on a population level
