Application of anthropometric dimensions for estimating stove height, stove depth and cooking task envelope for Malaysian elderly population

• Main Authors: Sulaiman, Ruhaizin, Taha, Zahari, Md. Dawal, Siti Zawiah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40485/1/27.%20Application%20of%20Anthropometric%20Dimensions%20for%20Estimating%20Stove.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/40485/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JST%20Vol.%2021%20%281%29%20Jan.%202013/02.%20%20Page%2015-28.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Elderly are exposed to physical impairment. This has a strong impact on their daily activities including frying, which is one of the most popular cuisine preparations. The stove height and work envelope are two major ergonomic issues in performing cooking task. There has been little research focusin...