Anthropometry (derived from the Greek Anthropos: human, and metron: measure) refers to the systematic collection, and measurement of the physical characteristics of the human body, primarily body weight, body size, and shape. Anthropometric values are closely related to genetic factors, environmental characteristics, social, and cultural conditions, lifestyle, functional status, and health. Anthropometric measurements can be used to assess risk of malnutrition, obesity, muscle wasting, increased fat mass, and maldistribution of adipose tissue. Potential modifiable factors include circumferences, skinfolds, and body weight. While are height, and the bone diameters are non-modifiable. Kinanthropometry is the study of size, shape, proportionality, composition, biological maturation, and body function, in order to understand the process of growth, exercise, sports performance, and nutrition. Aging of the population, which is associated with increased risk of chronic disease, and disability, is one of the most important demographic changes facing many countries. Anthropometric indicators are simple, portable, non-invasive, inexpensive, and easily applied measurements that can be readily applied in geriatric populations to guide preventative measures, and medical interventions in older adults.

Anthropometry（源自希腊语Anthropos：human，metron：measure）是指系统地收集和测量人体的物理特征，主要是体重、体型和体型。人体测量值与遗传因素、环境特征、社会和文化条件、生活方式、功能状态和健康密切相关。人体测量可用于评估营养不良、肥胖、肌肉萎缩、脂肪量增加和脂肪组织分布不均的风险。潜在的可变因素包括周长、皮褶和体重。虽然是高度，但骨骼直径是不可修改的。人体测量学是对大小、形状、比例、组成、生物成熟和身体功能的研究，以了解生长过程，运动、运动表现和营养。人口老龄化与慢性病和残疾风险增加有关，是许多国家面临的最重要的人口变化之一。人体测量指标是简单、便携、非侵入性、廉价且易于应用的测量方法，可以很容易地应用于老年人群，以指导老年人的预防措施和医疗干预。