Body Composition Variation Among The Adult Tai Ahom Female Across Age Group Of Lakhimpur District, Assam

Abstract

Body composition is important as it reflects overall health and fitness by indicating the percentage of body fat relative to lean mass. The measurements of size and body composition can be used to mark the ability of the system to function. The body composition characteristics are examined to understand the health status among 429 adult Tai Ahom women of Lakhimpur district, Assam. The measurements, like stature, weight, waist circumference and hip circumference are collected with the help of anthropometric method. Anthropometric indices like Conicity Index (CI), Waist Hip Ratio (WHR), Waist Stature Ratio (WSR) are calculated for the present study. Anthropometric indices serve as strong indicators of environmental influences andthe adaptability of the human body. The present study concluded that the adult Tai Ahom women fall in the high risk category, indicating the presence of higher visceral fat and showing a health risk.