What types of individuals can be measured in the BOD POD®?
• Children five years and older* • Adults • Athletes • Obese individuals • Disabled individuals Because of its egg-shape, the BOD POD® has a generous interior and can accommodate individuals up to 7 feet tall and 550 pounds. Children as well as professional athletes and sumo wrestlers have been measured with the BOD POD®. * Toddlers and young children have difficulty sitting quietly during the test so an accurate volume measurement cannot be obtained on these individuals. A PEA POD® is available from Life Measurement, Inc. for measuring the body composition of infants 2.2 lbs (1kg) to 17.6 lbs (8 kg). How do I include the BOD POD® in my grant application? Please contact the Bionutrition Manager if you plan to include the BOD POD® in your grant application. We can provide you with a description of the BOD POD® for the protocol and consent form as well as a cost estimate to include in your budget. What is the cost and availability of BOD POD® measurements? The BOD POD® is available Monda
• Children five years and older* • Adults • Athletes • Obese individuals • Disabled individuals Because of its egg-shape, the BOD POD® has a generous interior and can accommodate large individuals. The BOD POD® has been used to measure the body composition of morbidly obese individuals having a body mass index of 40 to 58. Children as well as professional athletes and sumo wrestlers have been measured with the BOD POD®. * Toddlers and young children have difficulty sitting quietly during the test so an accurate volume measurement cannot be obtained on these individuals. A PEA POD® is available from Life Measurement, Inc. for measuring the body composition of infants 2.2 lbs (1kg) to 17.6 lbs (8 kg). How do I include the BOD POD® in my grant application? Please contact the Bionutrition Manager if you plan to include the BOD POD® in your grant application. She can provide you with a description of the BOD POD® for the protocol and consent form as well as a cost estimate to include in you
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