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anthropometric measurements (anˈ·thrō·p

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n.pl a set of noninvasive, quantitative techniques for determining an individual's body fat composition by measuring, recording, and analyzing specific dimensions of the body, such as height and weight; skin-fold thickness; and bodily circumference at the waist, hip, and chest.

Anthropometric measurements.
Test	Gender	Normal values	Values showing malnutrition
Triceps skinfold (TSF)	Male	11–12.5 mm	7.5–11 mm
	Female	15–16.5 mm	10–15 mm
Mid upper arm circumference (MUAC)	Male	26–29 cm	20–26 cm
	Female	26–28.5 cm	20–26 cm
Arm muscle circumference (AMC)	Male	23–25 cm	16–23 cm
	Female	20–23 cm	14–20 cm
	AMC = MUAC – 0.314 = TSF

The subjects' anthropometric measurements by place of residence are shown in Table 3.

Body mass and fatness of Japanese college women and relationship to ... by Suzuki, Masatoshi; Murashima, Megumi; Hoerr, Sharon L. / Nutrition & Dietetics: The Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia

Anthropometric measurements and BOTMP scores were obtained by the principal investigator (BDU) or a physical therapist (BAS), both with extensive training and experience with these measures, although formal rater reliability testing was not conducted.

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During home visits at each trimester, a questionnaire was administered that collected data concerning the progress of the pregnancy, anthropometric measurements (maternal weight and height), and dietary information.

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