They were in fact used till a few centuries ago. Repeated measurements may vary right and left measurements can differ presence of cerumen can affect the reading. Some methods such as skin fold caliper testing are quite invasive while an mri which is very accurate may not be readily available. Many of the tools that people rely on are often taken for granted. Body mass index advantages disadvantages. Mooredu telugu elbow to the finger tips about 18 jaanedu stretch the palm and the distance between the thumb and the little finger.
As of 2010 there are many different types and models of tape measures each having its own advantages and disadvantages. Body mass index. Comfortable easily accessible site for temperature measurement reflects the lingual artery temperature more accurate than acillary temperatures but less accurate than rectal temperatures disadvantages. Can be uncomfortable and involves risk of injuring the membrane if the probe is inserted too far. Readily accessible reflects the core temperature very fast. All the words below are telugu words and are still in use.
Altered by eating or drinking with the prior 15 minutes. Body mass index or bmi is an easy to calculate measure of obesity based on the ratio of your weight and your height. The advantages of the metric system are rooted in its being simply based on successive powers of 10 across all primary types of measurement but its disadvantages in the us. Medication dosages are given in milligrams of medication per kilogram of patient body weight. There are many ways to assess your weight and body composition to determine if youre carrying too much body fat. The tape measure is one of the most utilized tools in home improvement as well as many work environments.
Its convenient to use because it doesnt require expensive equipment or a clinical setting to measure just knowledge of your height and weight and its useful for most people to get a general idea of your disease risk.