title: Use of anthropometry for the prediction of regional body tissue distribution in adults: benefits and limitations in clinical practice.
abstract: Regional body composition changes with aging. Some of the changes in composition are considered major risk factors for developing obesity related chronic diseases which in turn may lead to increased mortality in adults. The role of anthropometry is well recognized in the screening, diagnosis and follow-up of adults for risk classification, regardless of age. Regional body composition is influenced by a number of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Therapeutic measures recommended to lower cardiovascular disease risk include lifestyle changes. The aim of this review is to systematically summarize studies that assessed the relationships between anthropometry and regional body composition. The potential benefits and limitations of anthropometry for use in clinical practice are presented and suggestions for future research given.
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Anatomy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels ; Department of Experimental Anatomy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels.
authors.forename: Aldo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Scafoglieri
authors.affiliation: Department of Experimental Anatomy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels.
authors.forename: Jan Pieter
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Clarys
authors.affiliation: Department of Experimental Anatomy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels.
authors.forename: Erik
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cattrysse
authors.affiliation: Frailty in Ageing research department, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 Brussels.
authors.forename: Ivan
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bautmans
keywords: anthropometry; body composition; prediction formula