Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are the leading cause of mortality in the world. Among NCD varieties, obesity is a public health problem around the world, but it is especially important in poor or developing countries. The aim of this study is to explore the body composition, physical activity and food diversity in university students from Morelia, Mexico. Method: A cross sectional study was conducted with 422 students of university level. We used bioimpedance and anthropometry to determine the body composition of the students. The physical activity was analyzed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), while the food diversity was assessed by the guidelines for measuring household and individual dietary diversity of the Food and Agriculture Organization. Results: A matrix of 16 anthropometric variables was reduced to three principal components with a variance accumulate of 88.04% to women and 78.9% to men. We were able to separate groups of women based on anthropometric variables. In men, the percentage of muscle is the variable that most influences the separation of groups. The physical activity ranges from moderate to high; on average it was 5028.4 and 4449.4 MET-minutes/week for men and women respectively. A high food diversity and equitability of consumption was found, the socioeconomic level of the students does not allow inferring food insecurity. In men we found more associated variables than in women and we found no relationship with dietary diversity. We found statistically significant relationships between chronological age and metabolic age in both sexes, but we did not find a relationship between actual weight and ideal weight. Conclusion: In conclusion, we describe the body composition, anthropometry, physical activity and food diversity of university students.

Introduction: Describing the varieties of the human body shape is in a general sense essential to numerous applications going from liveliness to item plan. This research is aimed to develop the types of men’s human body shapes available in Bangladesh. Methods: Bangladesh has more than 5000 garment factories. To create a loyal customer and own brand in Bangladesh it is very much important to have a specific size chart for this country. To develop a specific size chart, the 1st attempts to detect the body shape variation. Results: In this research, the authors took 500 men’s human body from different regions of Bangladesh to detect the human shape. Most of the body age is limit to 20-25 years old. After putting all the summarized data in the X and Y graph the author tries to detect the body shape types available in Bangladesh. Conclusion: The final results of this research will help to develop the size chart individually for different types of men’s body.

Introduction: Eighteen national-level Indian Female Rowers were studied for their somatotype and anthropometric characteristics as performance in Rowing as performance level in rowing depends on physical and anthropometrical characteristics besides other factors including skill. Material and Methods: Height and weight were measured according to the methods standardized by The International Society for The Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Somatotype was calculated using Heath-Carter (1967) method. Results: Average height and weight of the Indian national-level Female Rowers were 167.8 ±4.1 (160.7-174.0) cm and 59.5±6.5 (47.7-69.3) kg respectively. The average Somatotype of the Indian National level female Rowers was 5.4 (±1.0)-3.2(±0.8)-1.6(±0.9) with a range between 3.8-1.8-1.6 and 6.9-4.6-4.9. Conclusion: Average Mesomorphic Endomorh body type with less muscularity on average was observed for the Indian national Female Rowers. Poor muscularity and less height might be one reason besides other factors a reason for poor performance of Indian Female Rowers in Olympic and other International competitions.

Introduction: Canoeing and Kayaking are water sports featured by skill and endurance. Physiological and anthropometric variables play a substantial role in almost all games and sports and Canoeing and Kayaking could not be segregated from them. Several researches had been carried out in the field of Canoeing and Kayaking including anthropometric and physiological characteristics but very scanty account of these studies was concentrated on Indian paddlers. Hence, our study aimed at assessing the anthropometric and physiological profiles of Indian male and female Canoers and Kayakers and determining and explaining the differences between these groups. Method: Anthropometric parameters were measured according to standard protocols followed by ISAK manual. Body density was predicted using Durnin and Womersley equation (1974) and body fat % using the Siri method (1956). VO2max was predicted from Multi-Stage Fitness Test (MSRT). Results: Lean body mass was found to be higher in Kayakers than Canoers. Body fat percentage was found to be significantly higher among female Kayakers than female Canoers which was 26.53±4.28 and 18.96±1.54 respectively. Physiological variables when concerned showed that relative back strength and oxygen consumption of female Canoers were significantly higher than that of female Kayakers which were 2.22±0.14 kg, 45.20±2.17ml/min/kg and 1.83±0.18kg, 40.71±2.87ml/min/kg respectively. Conclusion: It had been found that both male and female Kayakers were found to be taller and heavier than the male and female Canoers respectively.

Introduction: Compare the importance of complex (areas and volumes) and simple (lengths and girths) surface anthropometrics in the descriptive anthropometric assessment of the lower body of male cyclists from different disciplines. Method: Using a 3dMDBody5 3D surface imaging system and bespoke software (KinAnthroScan), anthropometrics of the lower body of 23 male non-cyclists and 57 elite male cyclists from different cycling disciplines: sprint (track and road (hill)), endurance (road, > 50 miles), time trial (road, < 50 miles) and mountain bike (cross-country and enduro) were collected. Results: Several anthropometrics differed between cycling groups and when compared to the non-cyclists group; the sprint group demonstrated the largest magnitude of difference with other cycling disciplines and the non-cyclists group, whereas the time trial and mountain bike groups demonstrated the least. Complex anthropometrics were able to distinguish between groups as effectively as simple anthropometrics, and in some cases, were able to distinguish differences that were unidentifiable through simple anthropometrics alone. Conclusions: Researchers, anthropometrists and practitioners should consider the collection and use of complex anthropometrics to improve the understanding of anthropometric differences within descriptive anthropometry, alongside adopting caution when researching groups of cyclists from different disciplines due to their differing anthropometric profiles - categorising them by discipline when possible.

Introduction: The aim of the present study was to find out the Body Composition of female Kabaddi players, It was also to compare the body composition characteristics among the groups of female kabaddi players. Method: A total of 101 national and University-level female Kabaddi players were selected as subjects for the study. Most of them were national-level players and very few were university-level players, the age range of the subjects was 18 years to 25 years. The subjects were taken from the East Zone of India. The subjects had experience in competitive Kabaddi for 10-12 years and also they were active in playing Kabaddi. After observing each subject’s playing position, subject’s view, and coach’s concern, they were divided into three groups Raider, Defender, and All-rounder. The Body Composition was considered as BMI, Body Density, % of Body Fat, Total Body Fat, and Lean Body Mass. Mean, Standard Deviation, Percentage, and One-Way ANOVA were calculated to differentiate among the groups. Result: The result concluded that the BMI of all female Kabaddi players was in the normal range. The Body Fat Percentage of female raider, defender and all-rounder Kabaddi players were 23.34 %, 24.7 %, and 23.8 % respectively. Lean Body Mass of female raider, defender, and all-rounder kabaddi players were 42.94 kg, 42.05 kg, and 42.82 kg respectively. Conclusion: Lastly, there were no significant differences among the different groups in the body composition characteristics of female kabaddi players.

Introduction: To compare the values obtained of the most used practical methods in clinical practice, by bioelectrical impedance and by anthropometry of the body composition of university athletes. Methods: Observational analytical study whose sample included 26 athletes of a Portuguese university football team. The assessment of individuals’ body composition was executed through bioelectrical impedance and anthropometry by an ISAK level one anthropometrist accredited completing the inherent protocol. For the data analysis was considered a critical significance level of 5% for a confidence level of 95% to test the hypotheses between the variables under study and their correlations, Pearson's parametric test of linear correlation coefficient was applied. Results: The variability of body composition assessed in the sample is highlighted. Significant correlations were found for fat mass and skinfolds sum (r=0,782; p=<0,001) as well as for individual skinfolds. Respectively through the elaboration of the scatter diagram, the following linear r2= 0.612 was obtained, representing the correlation between the variables. Similar correlations were found in the context of fat free mass and circumferences. However, in the case of the waist-to-hip ratio assessed by electrical bioimpedance and the waist-to-hip ratio assessed by anthropometry, there were lower correlations compared to the other parameters evaluated (r=0,441; p=0,036). Conclusion: It is intended to make it easier for interested sports professionals to select practical methods for assessing the body composition of their athletes, while eliminating the risk of selecting inappropriate methods. It is noted the possibility of replacing or complementing the bioelectrical impedance analysis with an accessible and viable anthropometric method such as the skinfolds sum, especially in teams with lower budgets like the university teams.

Objetivo: Evaluar y comparar las características antropométricas, la masa grasa, la masa muscular y el somatotipo de adultos jóvenes judokas masculinos, no de élite y de diferentes categorías de peso corporal, en la ciudad de Mérida, Yucatán, México. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal en 2019; se seleccionó a 21 judokas, adultos jóvenes varones que tenían entre 20 y 24 años, y que no eran de élite. Estaban ubicados en tres categorías de peso (≤73 kg, ≤81 kg y ≤90 kg). Se registraron mediciones antropométricas de estatura, peso, perímetros, pliegues cutáneos y diámetros. Los parámetros derivados fueron el índice de masa corporal (IMC), el índice de estatura y peso, grasa corporal (%) y masa muscular (kg y %). Se estimaron valores Phantom Z-score (Zp) de parámetros antropométricos y Somatotipo. Resultados: La media de edad de los judokas fue de 22.43 años. Las medias de las características antropométricas de los atletas que estaban en las categorías de mayor peso fueron más elevadas que las de otros de categorías de menor peso. Los judokas tuvieron somatotipo mesomorfo endomórfico (3.4-5.7-1.6); se encontró que su musculatura relativa (mesomorfia) aumentaba en las categorías de mayor peso: 2.8-5.1-2.4 (≤73 kg), 3.5-5.5-1.6 (≤81 kg) y 3.6-6.7-0.9 (≤90 kg). El IMC tuvo una correlación positiva con la endomorfia y la mesomorfia, una correlación negativa con la masa muscular (%) y la ectomorfia. Los valores de Zp del diámetro de fémur y del perímetro de la pierna estuvieron entre (±0.5). Conclusiones: El predominio del componente muscular y la grasa corporal relativamente menor fueron las principales características del físico de los judokas participantes. Se encontró que el somatotipo es un indicador más confiable que el IMC para distinguir entre la grasa corporal relativa y la masa magra.

Introducción: El sobrepeso y obesidad infantil se ha convertido en uno de los principales problemas de salud pública. Existen diversas causas y factores que intervienen en el desarrollo de esta patología, y que predisponen su aparición a edades tempranas, lo que suma complejidad a las estrategias de prevención y tratamiento. Por tanto, resulta de interés disponer de criterios o herramientas adecuadas que nos permitan establecer diagnósticos rápidos. El objetivo es analizar las distintas referencias y/o criterios para el diagnóstico de sobrepeso y obesidad en población infantil y juvenil (de 0 a 18 años), destacando las semejanzas y diferencias entre ellos con la finalidad de poder seleccionar el más adecuado para la población española. Métodos: Se han localizado 568 artículos y tras aplicar los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se han seleccionado cuatro sistemas/criterios aplicables para el diagnóstico de sobrepeso y obesidad de la población española. Resultados: El estudio de sus principales características ha mostrado diferencias en la población utilizada para su desarrollo, en las edades para las que se recomiendan, en los criterios utilizados para el diagnóstico de sobrepeso y obesidad y en el tipo y cantidad de medidas necesarias para poder hacer un correcto diagnóstico. Conclusión: Todos los sistemas tienen tanto ventajas como limitaciones por lo que en cada estudio concreto conviene analizar cuál es el más apropiado dependiendo de la población de estudio.

Objetivo: Comparar los parámetros antropométricos y físicos de los jóvenes remeros, kayakistas, canoeros y la población de control. Métodos: Nuestro estudio se llevó a cabo en 173 niños (n=53 remeros, edad=16,24±1,51 años; n=38 kayakistas, edad= 17,0±3,99 años; n= 37 canoeros, edad= 15,1±0,53 años; y grupo control, n=45, edad=15,0±0,46). Varios bioparámetros, altura corporal (cm), peso corporal (kg) e (índice de masa corporal) (kg/m2), grosor del pliegue cutáneo (mm) bíceps, tríceps, subescapular, suprailíaco y pantorrilla, diámetros de humorístico y fémur (cm), longitud del brazo (cm), longitud del brazo (cm), longitud de la parte delantera de la pierna (cm), longitud del muslo (cm), longitud del pie (cm), longitud de la parte superior del brazo, longitud del antebrazo (cm), hombro Se midieron la anchura (cm), la longitud del tronco (cm), la circunferencia del muslo y la pantorrilla (cm), el porcentaje de grasa corporal, la fuerza de agarre (derecha e izquierda) de las manos, la flexibilidad del tronco, la fuerza relativa de la espalda, los abdominales y las flexiones.Resultados:La altura corporal (cm) de los remeros masculinos fue mayor que la de los canoeros masculinos y el grupo control (p<0,05). El salto largo de pie (cm) de los remeros masculinos fue significativamente mayor que los kayakistas y el grupo de control (p<0,05). La flexibilidad de los remeros masculinos fue significativamente mayor que la de los piragüistas masculinos y el grupo de control (p<0.0.5). La fuerza relativa de la espalda (kg) de los remeros, kayakistas y canoeros masculinos fue significativamente mayor que la del grupo de control. Sentarse/minuto de los canoeros masculinos fue significativamente mayor que los remeros masculinos (p<0,01) y los kayakistas (p<0,05). El empuje hacia arriba/minuto de los canoistas masculinos se observó significativamente más alto que el grupo de control (p <0,01) y los kayakistas y remeros (p <0,05). La envergadura de los brazos de los remeros fue significativamente mayor que la del grupo control (p<0,01) y la de los kayakistas y canoeros (p<0,05). La longitud del antebrazo (cm) de los remeros masculinos fue significativamente mayor que la del grupo de control (p<0,01). También se encontró más alto en kayakistas y canoeros masculinos que en el grupo de control (p<0.05).Conclusión:Nuestros atletas tienen una diferencia significativa en algunos parámetros ya que están bien entrenados y el grupo de control no tiene entrenamiento previo en absoluto.