Question

1. to assess the effects of her weight loss efforts, paven plans on taking weekly home measurements of her waist circumference. to measure waist circumference, paven should

o place the measuring tape at the top of the iliac crest
o use a stretchable measuring tape
o use a measuring tape that is not made of cloth
o place the measuring tape around her waist at the location of her belly button

Explanation:

• When measuring waist circumference, the correct location is at the top of the iliac crest. A non - stretchable measuring tape (not cloth - made for better accuracy) is used. Placing it at the belly button is incorrect. Stretchable tapes would give inaccurate measurements.

Answer:

place the measuring tape at the top of the iliac crest