J V G A Durnin
Biographic Data
| ID | 6269722 |
|---|---|
| NAME | J V G A Durnin |
| GIVEN NAMES | J V G A |
| FAMILY NAME | Durnin |
| SIGNATURE | DURNIN J V G A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Physiology |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1967 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1994 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Prediction of body density from skinfold thickness in elderly subjects
In 33 healthy elderly subjects, body density was measured using hydrodensitometry and predicted from the sum of four skinfold thicknesses. In the men, mean measured density was 1.045 kg/l and mean predicted density 1.041 kg/l, with bias and limits of agreement 0.004 (+/- 0.016) kg/l and 95% confidence interval (CI) for the difference 0.001-0.008 kg/l. In the women, mean measured density was 1.012 kg/l and mean predicted density 1.020 kg/l, and 95…
Body Composition Correlates of Weight Dissatisfaction and Dietary Restraint in Young Women
Variations in the assessment of the fat content of the human body due to experimental technique in measuring body density
The body fat content of 15 adults, 6 females and 9 males, was estimated from body density. The body density of each individual was measured by weighing under water after (i) maximal expiration, (ii) moderate expiration, (iii) minimal expiration, (iv) moderate inspiration, (v) light meal, (vi) heavy meal, (vii) carbonated drink. Variations in the levels of expiration and inspiration caused only about 1% difference in the estimated fat content of t…
The body composition of New Guinean adults in contrasting environments
Anthropometric and body density measurements were made on 105 coastal and 115 highland 17-48 year old New Guinean men and women. The two groups experienced different physical, biological and social environments, the highland group being less exposed to new influences. These New Guineans were short in stature (men 1.61 SD 0.05 m, women 1.52 SD 0.05 m), light in weight (men 57.4 SD 5.0 kg, women 49.4 SD 5.4 kg), lean (men 10 SD 4% fat, women 21 SD …
The nutritional status of some New Guinean children as assessed by anthropometric, biochemical and other indices
The nutritional status of 1180 0–14 year old New Guinean children in two contrasting areas where dietary intakes were often less than recommended levels, was assessed by various methods. Clinical examination revealed the presence of two or more signs of protein‐energy malnutrition in only six children. Vitamin deficiencies and obesity were absent. Weight deficits were common and 2nd plus 3rd degree “stunting” (<90 percent Harrard standard height)…
Body fat assessed from total body density and its estimation from skinfold thickness
1. Skinfold thicknesses at four sites – biceps, triceps, subscapular and supra-iliac – and total body density (by underwater weighing) were measured on 209 males and 272 females aged from 16 to 72 years. The fat content varied from 5 to 50% of body-weight in the men and from 10 to 61% in the women. 2. When the results were plotted it was found necessary to use the logarithm of skinfold measurements in order to achieve a linear relationship with b…
The energy and nutrient intake and the energy expenditure of 204 New Guinean adults
Two village populations, K aul in a coastal region and Lufa in a highland region, were studied each for 9-10 months. Measurements of food intake and total daily energy expenditure were made on individual subjects, 51 men and 69 women in Kaul and 43 men and 41 women in Lufa. Each individual was investigated during a period of 5-7 consecutive days. The way of life for all the people was moderately active - more so in the highlands - since they were…
The assessment of the amount of fat in the human body from measurements of skinfold thickness
1. Skinfold thickness and body density were measured on 105 young adult men and women and 86 adolescent boys and girls. 2. The correlation coefficients between the skinfold thicknesses, either single or multiple, and density were in the region of −0.80. 3. Regression equations were calculated to predict body fat from skinfolds with an error of about ±3.5%. 4. A table gives the percentage of the body-weight as fat from the measurement of skin-fold…
The assessment of the amount of fat in the human body from measurements of skinfold thickness
1. Skinfold thickness and body density were measured on 105 young adult men and women and 86 adolescent boys and girls. 2. The correlation coefficients between the skinfold thicknesses, either single or multiple, and density were in the region of −0.80. 3. Regression equations were calculated to predict body fat from skinfolds with an error of about ±3.5%. 4. A table gives the percentage of the body-weight as fat from the measurement of skin-fold…
Body fat assessed from total body density and its estimation from skinfold thickness
1. Skinfold thicknesses at four sites – biceps, triceps, subscapular and supra-iliac – and total body density (by underwater weighing) were measured on 209 males and 272 females aged from 16 to 72 years. The fat content varied from 5 to 50% of body-weight in the men and from 10 to 61% in the women. 2. When the results were plotted it was found necessary to use the logarithm of skinfold measurements in order to achieve a linear relationship with b…
The energy and nutrient intake and the energy expenditure of 204 New Guinean adults
Two village populations, K aul in a coastal region and Lufa in a highland region, were studied each for 9-10 months. Measurements of food intake and total daily energy expenditure were made on individual subjects, 51 men and 69 women in Kaul and 43 men and 41 women in Lufa. Each individual was investigated during a period of 5-7 consecutive days. The way of life for all the people was moderately active - more so in the highlands - since they were…
The nutritional status of some New Guinean children as assessed by anthropometric, biochemical and other indices
The nutritional status of 1180 0–14 year old New Guinean children in two contrasting areas where dietary intakes were often less than recommended levels, was assessed by various methods. Clinical examination revealed the presence of two or more signs of protein‐energy malnutrition in only six children. Vitamin deficiencies and obesity were absent. Weight deficits were common and 2nd plus 3rd degree “stunting” (<90 percent Harrard standard height)…
Variations in the assessment of the fat content of the human body due to experimental technique in measuring body density
The body fat content of 15 adults, 6 females and 9 males, was estimated from body density. The body density of each individual was measured by weighing under water after (i) maximal expiration, (ii) moderate expiration, (iii) minimal expiration, (iv) moderate inspiration, (v) light meal, (vi) heavy meal, (vii) carbonated drink. Variations in the levels of expiration and inspiration caused only about 1% difference in the estimated fat content of t…
The body composition of New Guinean adults in contrasting environments
Anthropometric and body density measurements were made on 105 coastal and 115 highland 17-48 year old New Guinean men and women. The two groups experienced different physical, biological and social environments, the highland group being less exposed to new influences. These New Guineans were short in stature (men 1.61 SD 0.05 m, women 1.52 SD 0.05 m), light in weight (men 57.4 SD 5.0 kg, women 49.4 SD 5.4 kg), lean (men 10 SD 4% fat, women 21 SD …
Body Composition Correlates of Weight Dissatisfaction and Dietary Restraint in Young Women
Prediction of body density from skinfold thickness in elderly subjects
In 33 healthy elderly subjects, body density was measured using hydrodensitometry and predicted from the sum of four skinfold thicknesses. In the men, mean measured density was 1.045 kg/l and mean predicted density 1.041 kg/l, with bias and limits of agreement 0.004 (+/- 0.016) kg/l and 95% confidence interval (CI) for the difference 0.001-0.008 kg/l. In the women, mean measured density was 1.012 kg/l and mean predicted density 1.020 kg/l, and 95…
Medicine (7 works) · Animal science (5 works) · Biology (5 works) · Body Composition Measurement Techniques (5 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Skinfold thickness (4 works) · Anthropometry (3 works) · Body weight (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Nutrition and Health in Aging (3 works)