Anthropometry, Body Composition and Resting Energy Expenditure in Human

Nutrients. 2019 Aug 14;11(8):1891. doi: 10.3390/nu11081891.

Abstract

Anthropometry (from the Greek anthropos: human, and metron: measure) refers to the systematic collection and correlation of measurements of human individuals, including the systematic measurement of the physical characteristics of the human body, primarily body weight, body size, and shape [...].

Keywords: anthropometry; body composition; body fat; body mass index; dietary influences; free fat mass; lifestyle outcomes; nutritional status.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

  • Adiposity
  • Anthropometry*
  • Basal Metabolism*
  • Body Composition*
  • Body Mass Index
  • Humans
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Reproducibility of Results