Anthropometric Measures

 

Post-Test


A. Population norms for anthropometry in the United States were:

1. developed by a consensus panel of experts
2. based on height for weight in major regions of the country
3. taken from measures made on the right side of the body
4. used predicted height from arm span measures
5. 1 and 4 only

B. Sources of error for height measurement include:

1. wearing socks during measurement
2. using a balance beam scale with platform
3. using a metal triangle to measure at the top of the head
4. the client slouches
5. all of the above

C. Body fat percent can best be calculated using the following information:

1. mid-upper arm circumference and knee-height
2. sex, age, biceps, triceps, subscapular and suprailiac fatfolds
3. sex, age, height and weight
4. age, race, triceps fatfold and midarm circumference
5. 1 and 4 only

D. Small frame size is determined by:

1. less than the 15th percentile
2. body mass index
3. usual weight is less than desirable weight
4. when you can overlap your fingers around a client's wrist
5. 1 and 3 only

E. Lean body mass includes:

1. muscle, bone fluid and collagen tissues
2. essential fat stores and bone tissue
3. everything but stored fat
4. muscle tissue only
5. 1 and 3 only