Abstract
Use of Anthropometry for the Prediction of Regional Body Tissue Distribution in Adults: Benefits and Limitations in Clinical Practice
Highlights
Prevalence of overweight and obesity is high and increasing worldwide [1, 2]
The aim of this review is to systematically summarize studies that assessed the relationships between anthropometry and regional body composition
The results presented in this work are only appropriate for age, gender, physical activity and ethnicity-matched groups and should not be extrapolated to other groups
Summary
Recent evidence suggests that both fat and lean mass predict mortality in individuals with and without cardiovascular disease (CVD) [3,4,5] This requires knowledge of individual tissue compartments, such as muscle and adipose tissue, and relies on accurate methods of regional body composition (BC) assessment. In regard to disease and death, can be viewed in terms of the concentrations of various lipid molecules in the blood, such as total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins High concentrations of these circulating blood lipids are significantly associated with cardiovascular disease risk [19] and increased risk of death due to myocardial infarction or stroke [20]. By measuring BC, a person's health status can be more accurately assessed and the effects of both dietary and physical activity programs better directed
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