Table 3. Distribution of anthropometric and body composition measures and indices, by measuring method cited in articles.
| Method | n (%) | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropometry | 165 (71) | |
| Measurements | ||
| Weight | 28 (33) | |
| Height | 28 (33) | |
| Others | 29 (34) | |
| Total | 85 (100) | |
| Indices or equations | ||
| Body mass index | 28 (35) | |
| Height for age | 9 (11) | |
| Body mass index for age | 7 (9) | |
| Target height | 6 (8) | |
| Weight for age | 5 (6) | |
| Upper arm muscle area | 4 (5) | |
| Upper arm fat area | 3 (4) | |
| Others (chest index, height velocity, hip to shoulder width index, % ideal body weight, puberty status, ratio of leg or trunk length to height, the sum of the three skinfold thickness, weight for height) | 18 (22) | |
| Total | 80 (100) | |
| Body composition | 6,8 (29) | |
| Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry | ||
| Lean mass measurements | 14 (25) | |
| Lean mass index | 10 (18) | |
| Fat mass measurements | 10 (18) | |
| Fat mass index | 10 (18) | |
| Bone mineral (density and content) | 11 (20) | |
| Total | 55 (100) | |
| Bioimpedance | ||
| Fat free mass; fat mass | 7 (54) | |
| Resistance/height; reactance/height; resistance index | 3 (23) | |
| Hydration status; phase angle | 3 (23) | |
| Total | 13 (100) | |
| TOTAL | 233 (100) | |