Table 1

Procedures for assessment of the anthropometric measurements

Parameter (unit)Procedure, accuracy and equipment
Height (cm)
  • Measured with the head in horizontal Frankfort plane

  • Sequentially perform two measurements

  • Recorded with a precision of 0.1 cm

  • Portable Stadiometer SECA 217

Bodyweight (kg)
  • Measured in light indoor clothes and without shoes

  • Feet in a parallel position, upright, motionless, head upright, gaze straight ahead and arms extended along the body with palms facing inward

  • Sequentially perform two measurements

  • Recorded with a precision of 0.1 cm

  • Segmental body composition monitor TANITA BC-601 (centre 1) and body composition monitor TANITA SC-240 (centre 2)

Waist circumference
  • Measured at the point midway between the iliac crest and the costal margin (lower rib) on the anterior axillary line in a resting expiratory position

  • Sequentially perform two measurements

  • Recorded with a precision of 0.1 cm

  • Stretch-resistance tape SECA 201