[Sportsandrec] Braille cloth measuring tapefor bodymeasurements and talking body fat scale?

Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV) Tonia.Gatton at ky.gov
Wed Jul 7 16:59:27 UTC 2010 

Thanks Christine.  That's exactly why I want one.  I may just have to
adapt my own.

Tonia


Tonia Gatton
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From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Christine
Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 12:48 PM
To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Braille cloth measuring tapefor
bodymeasurements and talking body fat scale?

Hi, Tonia,
I haven't come across a Braille cloth measuring tape, but that certainly
doesn't mean they don't exist.  I've just never looked for one.  I hope
there is a tape with Braille.  Taking body measurements with a tape
measure can provide valuable information for overweight or obese
individuals.  There are specific body locations that are recommended for
taking the measurements, so when a person retakes the measurement the
same body
location is measured.    



Christine Tinberg, M.S., M.S.
Founder & Tandem Pilot
U.S. Blind Tandem Cycling Connection
P.O. Box 944
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-9998
818-719-0238 (ph)
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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gatton, Tonia
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Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Braille cloth measuring tape for
bodymeasurements and talking body fat scale?

Thanks Christine.  Any ideas on the braille cloth measuring tape?  There
may be a more technical name for it but I'm looking for the flexible
tape used to take body measurements.

Tonia      


Tonia Gatton
Rehab Instructor
KY Office for the blind
Charles W McDowell Center
8412 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40242
800-346-2115
(502) 429-4460 ext 224
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-----Original Message-----
From: sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Christine
Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:32 PM
To: 'Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [Sportsandrec] Braille cloth measuring tape for
bodymeasurements and talking body fat scale?

Hi,

About the body fat scale - those are not super accurate.  They use
bioelectrical impedance.  These results are influenced based on when you
last ate, fluctuating body weight, time of day, etc...  Think of those
results of a rough ballpark estimate.  I emphasize rough.  If you want
your body fat measured find someone who is trained at using skinfold
measurements
- at least 3 sites, but preferably 5 or 7 sites.

I have a B.S. in Sports Medicine and a M.S. in Exercise Science, so this
is my field.  Good question and I hope I was able to help you.



Christine TInberg, M.S., M.S.
Founder & Tandem Pilot
U.S. Blind Tandem Cycling Connection
P.O. Box 944
Woodland Hills, CA 91367-9998
818-719-0238 (ph)
christine at bicyclingblind.org

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-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gatton, Tonia
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Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 12:19 PM
To: Sports and Recreation for the Blind Discussion List
Subject: [Sportsandrec] Braille cloth measuring tape for body
measurements and talking body fat scale?

Hi!  Does anyone know where I might find a cloth measuring tape with
braille or raised lines, to use for taking body measurements?  Also,
I've seen a couple talking body fat scales (BIA) on the internet.  Do
any of you have one of these?  If so, are they fairly accurate?  I'd
like to find one that also announces water weight but I haven't ran
across one yet.

Thanks for your help!

Tonia

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