著者

香川 雅春

出版者

日本食生活学会

雑誌

日本食生活学会誌 (ISSN:13469770)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.28, no.4, pp.235-245, 2018 (Released:2018-04-28)

参考文献数

79

被引用文献数

1

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Anthropometry is a simple, easy, and cost-effective technique to measure size, shape, and proportion of human body. Because of its versatile nature, anthropometry has been utilized in diverse disciplines to assess growth and development, nutritional status, health risks and physical performance. On the other hand, there is a concern about a lack of understanding on ways to utilize the results obtained from anthropometry. In the present review, a brief history of anthropometry and common techniques to report results obtained from anthropometry were described. The review also suggested current considerations on application of anthropometry and its future prospects in Japan.

著者

香川 雅春

出版者

日本生理人類学会

雑誌

日本生理人類学会誌 (ISSN:13423215)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.27, no.3, pp.59-75, 2022-08-25 (Released:2022-08-25)

参考文献数

112

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Prolongation of healthy life expectancy has been an important global issue to be achieved where the world population is continuously growing, and acceleration of ageing society in many countries and regions. Ageing causes a number of physiological changes including loss of skeletal muscle tissues and fat distribution pattern, which may increase risk of health problems such as metabolic syndrome, underweight, and sarcopenia. An early screening and diagnosis of health problems among the elderly are therefore essential to maintain health and well-being of this population. Anthropometry is a simple, portable, cost-effective, and non-invasive technique that commonly applied to screen health problems. This review describes common anthropometric variables and their cut-off points that have been utilized in health screening for the elderly and also considerations and its future prospects.