Nature

The use of anthropometry in the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity

OBJECTIVE: To review concepts and propose measures related to the use of anthropometry for early identification of excessive weight gain in children. METHODS: Review of results from national and ...
Nature

Validity of mid-arm muscular area measured by anthropometry in nonobese patients with increased muscle atrophy and variation of subcutaneous fat thickness

The anthropometric measurement of mid-arm muscular area (MAMA) involves overestimation because of various assumptions, this overestimation being progressive with increasing adiposity. However, the ...
BMJ

Are unilateral and bilateral patellar tendinopathy distinguished by differences in anthropometry, body composition, or muscle strength in elite female basketball players?

1 Musculoskeletal Research Centre, School of Physiotherapy, La Trobe University, Bundoora, 3086, Australia 2 Physical Activity and Nutrition Research Unit, School of Health Sciences, Deakin University ...
BMJ

P-91 Anthropometric features of elite male basketball players regarding their playing position. can a high bmi be a health risk for this group of athletes?

The aim of this study is to evaluate anthropometric characteristics of elite male basketball players related to their playing position. These features vary, depending on the player’s age, the game ...