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measure Skinfold thickness, waist and hip circumference
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R 6 weeks 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 yearsSkinfold thickness, waist and hip circumference were assessed as an indication of body fat. Skinfold thickness can noninvasively and reliably be measured at various sites of the body using a skinfold caliper. Based on measurements at multiple sites of the body, the total body fat and contribution of fat to the body mass can be estimated.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Perception of Teasing Scale (POTS) - Weight-related teasing
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 9-10 yearsThe Perception of Teasing Scale (POTS) assesses self-perceived teasing about weight (weight-related teasing) and about abilities/competencies (competency teasing), and the effect that teasing has on the participant ("How upset were you?").Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Height and weight
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R Early pregnancy Mid pregnancy Late pregnancy 6 weeks 2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 2.5 years 3 years 4 years 5-6 years 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsHeight and weight were measured without shoes and heavy clothing.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Pregnancy history - This pregnancy
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R Early pregnancy Late pregnancy 2 monthsPregnancy history - This pregnancy assesses the course of a current pregnancy (at enrollement) and subsequent child delivery. It includes items on the last period, height, and weight, whether pregnancy was planned, contraceptive use, infertility treatment, whether blood type matches with biological father, other pregnancies with same biological fathers,...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Birth weight
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R BirthBirth weight of the infant (in grams) was obtained from medical records completed by community midwives and obstetricians.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024