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One other way to measure obesity is to use the Brocca index, using the following
formula:
Brocca: BB = [TB (cm) -100] x 100%
110-120% = Overweight
e. Underwater weight
Underwater weight is a measurement of body weight carried out in water and
then body fat is calculated based on the amount of water remaining.
2) Measurement in Laboratory.
a. BOD POD
b. DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
Dual energy absoprtiometry X-ray is one way to determine the level and location of
the body in the body by resembling skening of bones. X-rays are used to
determine the amount and location of body fat.
c. Bioelectric impedance analysis (analysis of bioelectric resistance).
Male: 29.5 cm
Female: 28.5 cm
Male: <90 cm