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The NPRC is equipped with state-of-the-art
facilities for assessing anthropometry
(3-dimensional body scanning), body
composition (dual-energy x-ray
absorptiometry), physical activity (accelerometry),
physical fitness (treadmill and cycle
ergometry), muscle strength (isokinetic
dynamometry) and metabolism (metabolic rate
by indirect calorimetry) and biomarkers in
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NPRC has established a suite of non-invasive
techniques to assess cardiovascular
function, including endothelial dilatation
in both systemic and cerebral circulations
(brachial artery and transcranial doppler
ultrasound), arterial compliance
(cardiovascular profiler) and heart rate
variability. Blood pressure is recorded at
rest (automated oscillometry, by 24hr
ambulatory monitoring and by continuous
Finapres monitoring, e.g. to assess pressor
responsiveness to stress. |
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a wide variety of validated questionnaires
are used to evaluate physical activity, diet
composition and energy balance, together
with batteries of mood and cognitive
function tests to assess mental health
status. |
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