Science Question

Students will define and describe different methodologies of anthropometrics used to analyze body composition. This chapter is used to dispel the myth that weight is what is most important to determine health status. Weight does not tell the full story, and should not be used as the only health indicator when assessing body composition. Muscle is denser than fat, and evaluating overall distribution of fat and muscle make up is important in determining health risks.

Learning Outcomes

Use appropriate assessments to analyze body composition and nutrition status and explain significance of findings. (CC4)

Instructions

Before you begin, it is recommended that you download the following lab packet for you to complete as you view your lab demonstration videos:

The lab will require you to consider a person’s body fat %, weight/height, BMI, waist, and hips, and WHR.

You can use the measurements below. You can also use your own if you wish.

Female, age 42

Height: 5’4″ (64 inches)

Weight 153 pounds

Resting blood pressure: 130/ 95

Wrist circumference: 6 inches

Waist circumference: 34 inches

Hip circumference: 42 inches

body fat percentage 26%

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male, age 42

Height: 6’0″ (70 inches)

Weight 223 pounds

Resting blood pressure: 130/ 95

Wrist circumference: 8 inches

Waist circumference: 42 inches

Hip circumference: 43 inches

body fat percentage 36%

Reading and Review:

1. Read Chapter 8 in your book
2. Body Fat Measurement: Percentage Vs. Body Mass

3. Body Composition Methods: Comparisons and Interpretation

4. Physical Activity Guidelines

5. Normative values for body fat percentage, waist, waist to hip ratio, and frame size based on wrist:

6. Blood pressure information

This video discusses other health parameters important to us, versus just BMI

View the following videos:

Waist Circumference:

BMI Calculation:

Under Water Weighing;

Bod Pod:

BIA:

DEXA:

Skin Fold Calipers:

Reading and Reference:

1. Chapter 8

2. Body Fat Measurement: Percentage Vs. Body Mass

3. Body Composition Methods: Comparisons and Interpretation

4. Physical Activity Guidelines

assignment file

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