Correlation of body composition parameters and anthropometric somatotypes with Prakriti body types among the Meitei adults of Manipur, India

Background Body composition and types are often considered essential health indicators for lifestyle-related disease. Assessment of body type based on tridosha is regarded as a prerequisite in Ayurveda. Aim To correlate body compositions and somatotypes with Prakriti body types. Subjects and methods...

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Published in:	Annals of Human Biology
Main Authors:	Henry Konjengbam, Yumnam Leona Devi, Sanjenbam Yaiphaba Meitei
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2021-02-01
Subjects:	ayurveda prakriti body mass index body fat percent body fat mass somatotypes
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03014460.2021.1919205