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:
BodyCompLab.docx Download BodyCompLab.docx
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:
- Read Chapter 8 in your book
- Body Fat Measurement: Percentage Vs. Body Mass
3. Body Composition Methods: Comparisons and Interpretation
Body Composition Methods Article (Links to an external site.)
4. Physical Activity Guidelines
2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Links to an external site.
5. Normative values for body fat percentage, waist, waist to hip ratio, and frame size based on wrist: Sports Performance Lab Handout Download Sports Performance Lab Handout
6. Blood pressure information
Blood Pressure Information Links to an external site.
This video discusses other health parameters important to us, versus just BMI
Health Parameters More Important than BMILinks to an external site.
View the following videos:
Waist Circumference:
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BMI Calculation:
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Under Water Weighing;
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Bod Pod:
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BIA:
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DEXA:
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Skin Fold Calipers:
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Reading and Reference:
1. Chapter 8
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2. Body Fat Measurement: Percentage Vs. Body Mass
3. Body Composition Methods: Comparisons and Interpretation
Body Composition Methods (Links to an external site.)
4. Physical Activity Guidelines
2018 Physical activity guidelines Links to an external site.
assignment file
BodyCompLab-1.docx Download BodyCompLab-1.docx