The subjects were extensively phenotyped [5], including anthropometric measurements and determination of resting metabolic rate (RMR) in a ventilated hood [6].
The anthropometric and body composition determinations as well as the blood extraction were performed on a single day, as previously described (15, 17).
For determination of anthropometric centiles National Center for Health Statistics standards were used.[15] Mothers and children had a blood sample taken for determination of HIV infection status if their status was not already known and documented, and for determining haemoglobin concentration.
Each anthropometric and blood pressure determination was performed twice, and the average was used in analyses.
Specifically, males completed baseline interviews, followed by a standardized anthropometric assessment for the determination of body mass index (BMI).
Study Design: Four integrated projects were conducted: (1) seated anthropometric measurements and belt fit determination during pregnancy, (2) development of new models of traumatic abruptio placentae, (3) investigations of crashes involving pregnant women, and (4) the development of the second-generation pregnant crash dummy from these data and others.
Cephalic index is a useful anthropometric parameter utilized in the determination of racial variations [ 1].
Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure determination were performed according to standard protocols.
In the photogrammetric method, before measurement takes place, each investigator marks anthropometric points for later analysis and determination of specific parameters.
Those who agree to participate will undergo a detailed patient history, physical examination involving determination of blood pressure, anthropometric data, circumference measurements (hips, waist and neck), tonsils and Mallampati index.
