OBJECTIVE: This study compares skinfold caliper and sonographic measurements of the amount and distribution of subcutaneous adipose tissue teenagers gain during pregnancy to test three hypotheses: (1) ...
Skinfold calipers Skinfold calipers are instruments used to measure the thickness of your skin, which can help determine body fat percentage. Using skinfold calipers to assess body composition is ...
Q: I am 5 feet 7 1/2 inches tall and weigh 162. My personal trainer measured three sites (once) with calipers and came up with a percentage body fat of 20.2 percent. I do not believe my body fat is ...
Objective: To generate equations for the prediction of percent body fat (% BF) via a four-compartment criterion body composition model from anthropometric variables and age. Design: Multiple ...