OBJECTIVE The association between rarely used anthropometric measurements (e.g., mid-upper arm, forearm, and calf circumference) and metabolic syndrome has not been proven. The aim of this study was to assess whether mid-upper arm, forearm, calf, and waist circumferences, as well as waist/height ratio and waist-to-hip ratio, were associated with metabolic syndrome. METHODS We enrolled 387 sub...

Body mass index and waist–hip ratio are related to human health and both play a role in mate choice. However, previous research is inconsistent as to what body mass index and waist–hip ratio values are preferred in women and what the relative importance of body mass index and waist–hip ratio for attractiveness is. Here, we made several methodological refinements to obtain reliable estimations. ...

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Obesity is associated with high rates of dyslipidemia and glucose intolerance. The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlation of anthropometric indices with the lipid and glucose profiles of outpatients. METHODS We performed a cross-sectional study assessing anthropometric and metabolic parameters in a sample of 550 individuals. RESULTS The prevalence...

OBJECTIVES To develop age and gender specific waist circumference references for urban Indian children aged 3 -16 years. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Urban preschools and schools of Bangalore. PARTICIPANTS 9060 children (5172 boys and 3888 girls) in the age group of 3-16 years. METHODS Weight, height, and waist circumference were measured using standard anthropometric methodolo...

Objective Inconsistent results have been found in prior studies investigating the accuracy of self-reported waist circumference, and no study has investigated the validity of self-reported waist circumference among Japanese individuals. This study used the diagnostic standard of metabolic syndrome to assess the accuracy of individual's self-reported height, weight and waist circumference in a J...

This cross-sectional study evaluated the relationships between anthropometric and aerobic fitness (rate of perceived exertion [RPE] predicted maximal oxygen uptake [VO2max]) among 228 participants (age: 23.78±4.42 years). RPE VO2max were determined during cycle ergometer exercise test. Data also obtained for height, weight, body mass index (BMI), hip waist (WC) circumferences. analysis reveale...

Body mass index, waist circumference, and waist/hip ratio have been shown to be associated with type 2 diabetes. From the clinical perspective, central obesity (approximated by waist circumference or waist/hip ratio) is known to generate diabetogenic substances and should therefore be more informative than general obesity (body mass index). Because of their high correlation, from the statistica...