Each participant’s weight was measured to the nearest 100 g using medical weighing scales (Seca Ltd, Hamburg, Germany) while they were barefoot and wearing minimal outer clothing. To ensure accuracy of measurement, the scales were calibrated at regular intervals as per the manufacturer’s guidelines and checked for zero readings prior to each measurement. Every participant’s height was also measured to the nearest 0.5 cm using a portable height measure (Seca Ltd), and their body mass index was worked out via the formula: body mass (kg)/height (m2) in line with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) criteria for the classification of overweight and obesity.19
Portable height measure
Manufactured by Seca
Sourced in Germany
The Portable Height Measure is a compact and lightweight device designed for accurate measurement of an individual's height. It features a sliding scale that can be easily extended and retracted, allowing for quick and convenient height assessments in a variety of settings.
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3 protocols using portable height measure
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Anthropometric Measurements for Health Assessment
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Anthropometric Measurements for BMI Calculation
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Body mass was measured using medical weighing scales (Seca Ltd., Hamburg, Germany) to the nearest 100 g. To ensure measurement accuracy, the scale was regularly calibrated in line with the manufacturer’s guidelines. The scales were also checked for a zero reading before each measurement. Height was measured using a portable height measure (Seca Ltd., Hamburg, Germany) to the nearest 0.5 cm. BMI was calculated using the formula: body mass (kg)/height (m2) in accordance with the World Health Organisation (WHO) criteria for overweight and obesity classification [34 ].
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Measuring Children's Physical Parameters
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Participants’ stride length was determined by each child walking 10 steps. In addition, participants’ body weight was measured to the nearest 100 g using Seca weight scales. Children’s height was measured to the nearest 0.5 cm using a Seca portable height measure. Stride length, weight, and height measures were taken within two weeks of the baseline pedometer data being collected. Child weight status was categorised [32 (link)].
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