The optimal screening measures for obesity in children remain controversial. Our study aimed to determine the anthropometric measurement at age 10 years that most strongly predicts the incidence of ...

A major update to how obesity is defined could push U.S. obesity rates to nearly 70%, according to a large new study. The ...

NATICK, Mass. -- An Army-wide Anthropometric Survey, called ANSUR II, will update the Army's anthropometric database used for human engineering-related applications. The Natick Soldier Research, ...

Research defining obesity shows that nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese. By considering where fat is ...

Objectives: Anthropometric and physiological profiles of national sepak takraw players were determined. Methods: Thirty nine players, specialising in the three playing positions (tekong/server, feeder ...

COULD ACTUALLY BE MUCH MORE ACCURATE. A MARY SALADNA IS IN THE NEWSROOM AND MARY THE RESULTS AREN’T GOOD. NO, THEY’RE NOT, BUT THE RESULTS ARE MORE REALISTIC AND MORE PROOF THAT BODY COMPOSITION ...

The aim of this study is to evaluate anthropometric characteristics of elite male basketball players related to their playing position. These features vary, depending on the player’s age, the game ...

Nearly 70 percent of American adults could be classified as obese under an updated definition that factors in more than just body mass index (BMI). This is the finding of Harvard University ...

A new study redefines obesity, potentially classifying nearly 70% of US adults as obese, a significant jump from previous ...

The relationship between product and user is crucial in design. Understanding user needs, preferences, and behaviours helps create products that enhance usability, satisfaction and overall experience; ...