Anthropometry

What are some examples of doubly indirect measurements?​ (a)   ​ (b)  

• Bioelectrical impedance

• Skinfold measurements

• Hydrostatic weighing

• Air displacement

• Body weight

• Body part circumferences

• BMI

• Height

• Weight

Which of the following nutritional assessment method is used to assess the physical dimensions and composition of the body?

• biochemical

• clinical

• dietary

• anthropometry

Anthropometric, Biochemical, Dietary, and clinical assessment are examples of Nutritional Assessment methods.

• True

• False

a method of measuring body composition in which a person uses a skinfold caliper to measure the thickness of a fold of fat

• skinfold test

• obesity

• underweight

• overweight

Who is considered the father of Anthropometry?

• Edmond Loccard

• Sung Tzu

• Alphonse Bertillion

• William West

Father of Anthropometry

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Walter McCrane

• Aphonse Bertillion

• Hans Gross

What is the primary purpose of anthropometry in the field of science?

• To measure the physical dimensions of the human body

• To analyze chemical reactions

• To study celestial bodies

• To understand genetic mutations

Which of the following is a common tool used in anthropometry?

• Microscope

• Caliper

• Telescope

• Spectrometer

In anthropometry, what does the term 'biacromial breadth' refer to?

• The distance between the outer edges of the eyes

• The width of the shoulders

• The circumference of the waist

• The length of the forearm

Which of the following measurements is NOT typically part of an anthropometric assessment?

• Height

• Weight

• Blood pressure

• Arm span