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Friday, 13 February 2009

what is obesity??

CHARACTERISTIC OF METHODS
OBESITY MEASURED
  • Body composition BMI
    Underwater weighing
    Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
    Isotope dilution
    Biolectrical impedanceSkinfold thickness

  • Regional distribution of fat Waist circumference,waist to hip ratio
    Computerized axial tomography
    Ultrasound

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

  • Energy intake Dietary recall or record
    ‘Macronutrient composition’ by prospective

Dietary record or dietary questionnaire

  • Energy expenditure Doubly labelled water
    Indirect calorimetry (resting)
    Physical activity level (PAL) by questionnaire
    Motion detectorHeart rate monitor

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