Examination: Anthropometric Exams

Question 1

What is anthropometry?

Answer 1

Study and technique of taking measurements of the human body.

Question 2

How do you calculate the body mass index?

Answer 2

BMI = weight / height squared

Question 3

What are the ranges for BMI?

Answer 3

Underweight: <18.5
Normal: 18.5-24.9 (18.5-23.0 if Asian background)
Overweight: 25.0-29.9
Obese: 30.0 and over

Question 4

What is the Waist to hip ratio and how is it calculated?

Answer 4

• Measure waist circumference of the waist at the narrowest point of the abdomen. (b/t 12th rib and top of iliac crest)
• Hip circumference is at the most protuberent part of the buttock region.

WHR = waist circumference / hip circumference