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Anthropometric Measurements of the Elderly

Suriah A.R., and Zalifah M.K., and Zainorni M.J., and Shafawi S., and Mimie Suraya S., and Zarina N., and Wan Zainuddin W.A., (1998) Anthropometric Measurements of the Elderly. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 4 (1 & 2). pp. 55-63. ISSN 1394-035X

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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Faculty of Life Sciences, Dept. of Food Science & Nutrition

Abstract

Body composition was assessed in a group of 344 free-living elderly between 60 and 89 years by means of anthropometry. The height, weight and body mass indexes of the elderly were reduced with advancing age in both the males and females. Skinfold thickness measurements also declined with age. Overall, the female elderly had a greater tricep skinfold thickness but smaller mid-arm circumferences, mid-arm muscle circumference and mid-arm muscle area compared to the male.

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Keywords:Body Composition of Elderly, Skinfold Thickness, Muscle Areas, Aged
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:2908

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