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 ...
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 ...
Nature

Anthropometric measurements in both sides of the body in the assessment of nutritional status in prepubertal children

Objective: To analyze the impact of choosing the left or the right side of the body on the anthropometric measurements and derived nutritional indices, in prepubertal children. Design: Cross-sectional ...
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 ...