Comparison of Anthropometric and Body Composition Characteristics in Children and Adolescents of Asian Indian Origin: Santiniketan Maturity Study
Abstract: Objective The present cross-sectional study was aimed to investigate the anthropometry and body composition characteristics during puberty and adolescence in children and adolescents of Asian Indian origin. Methods A total of 305 healthy children and adolescents (152 males and 153 females) aged 9 to 20 years took part in the study. The study population was divided into four age groups Group I= 9-11 years, Group II= 12-14 years, Group III= 15-17 years and Group IV= 17 years and above. Height, weight, circumferences of mid upper arm, waist and hip as well as skinfold thickness were collected using standard techniques. Body composition measures namely percentage of body fat, fat mass fat free mass, arm muscle circumference, arm muscle area and arm fat area were also considered. Results One way analysis of variance revealed that there were significant (p
Keywords: body composition, adolescence, puberty, hormones, Asian Indians
How to Cite?: Arnab Ghosh, "Comparison of Anthropometric and Body Composition Characteristics in Children and Adolescents of Asian Indian Origin: Santiniketan Maturity Study", Volume 5 Issue 4, April 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 796-801, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=NOV162433, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/NOV162433