Anthropometry Flashcards
What is anthropometry?
It is the measurement of the human body.
What are two basic rules to follow when measuring a client?
- Always ask for consent before touching
2. Tell the client what you are measuring and how you will measure it
When would be the wrong time to use the BMI tool?
When your client is heavily muscled
When is it good to use girth measurements?
When a client is worried about their weighty, as measurement changes can be more motivating than scales
When is it a good time to use waist to hip ratio?
On clients who tick high risk boxes on their pre screen, this can be motivating for health goals
When is it not appropriate to use waist to hip ratio measurements?
On someone who is not visually a concern for health problems
When is it best to use skin fold testing?
For clients who want to keep track of body fat percentages and changes “I want to lose body fat” and “to be more athletic”
When should you not use skin food tests?
Clients who are a health risk
