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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 Craniofacial growth (face development)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsCraniofacial growth was determined using lateral cephalograms.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 3D facial images
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R 9-10 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsThree-dimensional (3D) facial images were taken of participants using a 3dMDface system (3dMD Inc., Atlanta, GA, USA) photogrammetric device by trained photographers.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Dental caries and developmental defect of enamel
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R 5-6 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsIntra-oral photographs were made using an intra-oral camera, and were scored for dental caries and developmental defects of enamel by dentists.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 -
measure Head circumference
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R 2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 2.5 years 3 years 4 yearsHead circumference measurements were taken during routine screenings.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024