Problems in Measurement of Body “Fatness”

Height also correlates with LBM, with the noted ±20% range of LBM at a given height. [...]the ratios of WHR and WHtR probably serve as approximate adjustments of WC to individual size. Behnke (5), who pioneered human densitometry, later accommodated to a tape measure and simple procedures for the pr...

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Published in:Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2009-02, Vol.53 (6), p.526-527
Main Author: Lesser, Gerson T., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adipose Tissue
Adiposity
Body fat
Body Mass Index
Cardiology
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular Diseases - physiopathology
Humans
Internal Medicine
Obesity
Predictive Value of Tests
Weight control
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Summary:Height also correlates with LBM, with the noted ±20% range of LBM at a given height. [...]the ratios of WHR and WHtR probably serve as approximate adjustments of WC to individual size. Behnke (5), who pioneered human densitometry, later accommodated to a tape measure and simple procedures for the practical estimation of body fatness. [...]improved methods are available, we can best understand relationships of body composition and future morbidity by appreciating the limitations of current anthropometric tools.
ISSN:0735-1097
1558-3597
DOI:10.1016/j.jacc.2008.09.059