Anthropometric measurements as indicators of nutritional status of the elderly
Roszkowski, W.; Chmara-Pawlińska, R.
Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny 54(4): 399-408
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-7715 PMID: 15052738 Document Number: 566426
This review contains details on anthropometric measurements required for assessment of nutritional status in the elderly. These measurements provide indicators of fat tissue content or body composition and evaluate trends in nutritional status. Anthropometric measurements in the elderly are similar to these in other groups of population but they have to be adopted according to changes in constitution and posture of elderly and disabled people. The following measurements are presented: stature, weight, skinfold thickness and mid upper-arm, waist and hip circumferences. Derived measurements and indices of nutritional status are also discussed.