anthropometric measurements (anˈ·thrō·p
·meˑ·trik meˑ·zhr·mnts),
·meˑ·trik meˑ·zhr·mnts),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.
| 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 |
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