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measure Children's Body Image Scale
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Main Cohort 9-10 years 13-14 yearsThe Body Image Scale consists of seven gender-specific figures in ascending order of adiposity, which correspond with actual sex-adjusted body mass index (BMI) categories, including underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity. Using the same figures, children’s satisfaction with their body size was also assessed.Created May 3, 2023 • Updated May 3, 2023 -
measure Anthropometry
Study: NTR Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Young Netherlands Twin Register YS_1 YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF2 YE_ATTEF3 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18 YS_TRIP1 YS_TRIP2 YS_TRIP1_2 YS_TRIP3 YS_TRIP4 YS_TRIP5 YS_TRIP7 YS_TRIP10 YS_TRIP12Anthropometric measurements incl. height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and body circumferencesCreated March 28, 2023 • Updated April 4, 2023 -
measure Skinfold thickness
Study: TRAILS Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Population cohort T1 T3 T4
Clinical cohort T1 T3 T4Assessment of body fat. Skinfold thickness can noninvasively and reliably be measured at various sites of the body using a skinfold caliper. Based on measurements at multiple sites of the body, the total body fat and contribution of fat to the body mass can be estimated.Created March 28, 2023 • Updated March 28, 2023