MNT test 1 Flashcards
What is anthropometrics
Involves obtaining physical measurements
of an individual and relating them to
standards that reflect growth and
development
What are some uses of antropometrics
useful for equations to predict calorie expenditure
When do you measure length and head circumferance
0-36 months
How do you calculate ibw for man
106 for first 5 feet 6 lbs for every other inch
minus six for every inch under
How to calculate ibw for woman
100 for the first 5, 5 lbs for every inch after, subtract 5 for every in under
interpretation of ibw and ubw
ibw severe - < 75
bmi
kg/m^2
lbs to kg divide by 2.2
inches to meters times 2.54 then multiply by itself
bmi classification
ideal - 18.5 -24.9
Overweight 25-29.9
obese > 30
skin fold test for men
– For men: abdomen, thigh and chest
skin fold test for women
For women: triceps, thigh and suprailiac
weight circumference that does shit
35 for women
40 for men
what about mutha fucking head circumference
Head circumference measure- ments are useful in children younger than 3 years of age, primarily as an indicator of nonnutritional abnormalities. Undernutrition must be very severeto affect head circum- ference
benefits and disadvatages of 24 hr recall
ad - quick easy
dis - relies on memory
may not be reliable
requires interviewing skills
food frequency
ad - easily standardized
provides overall picture
dis - questionable reliability
requires literacy skills
does not provide literacy skills
daily food record/ diary
ad - provides daily record of food consumption
can provied info on how its prepared and timing
standardized
dis- variable literacy skills
requires ability to measure or judge portion size
