Question

elaborate the procedure for skinfold measurement in detail??

Answer 1

Skinfold testing, also known as calliper testing is a commonly used method to determine a clients body fat percentage. This technique of measurement is based on the densitometry technique (underwater weighing) and the prediction equations are 'population specific'.and One method of measuring body composition involves using skinfold calipers to measure the subcutaneous (below the skin) fat. The fitness professional will pinch and measure folds of skin on different areas of the body in order to calculate an estimate of total body fat percentage. skinfold thickness. An anthropometric measurement used to evaluate nutritional status by estimating the amount of subcutaneous fat. Calibrated calipers are used to measure the thickness of a fold of skin at defined body sites that include upper arm or triceps, subscapular region, and upper abdomen.Place the caliper ends 1/4-1/2 of an inch away from your thumb and index finger, then take the reading within 5 seconds. Measure in the middle of the fold, not right next to your body, not out at the tip of the pulled skin - halfway. Measure each place 3 times in round robin and then take the average.

Answer 2

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Procedures for skinfold measurement:

The skinfold should include two thicknesses; one of skin and one of the subcutaneous fat, but no muscle or fascia.

-Ensure you are careful in locating the anatomical landmarks used to identify the skinfold site
-Take all skinfolds on the right side of the body (for reliability)
-Ensure that you take the skinfold in a rotational order (circuit) and do not complete consecutive readings at each skinfold site
-Grasp the skinfold firmly between your thumb and index finger of your left hand. The skinfold is lifted 1 cm and recorded with the callipers held in the right hand
-Keep the fold elevated while the measurement is recorded
-Take the skinfold measurement 4 seconds after the calliper pressure is released
-Take a minimum of two measurements at each site.
-The acceptable range between repeated measures is 1mm. If the values vary by more than 1mm take an additional measurement and use the average of the three measurements
-Skinfold measurements should not be taken when the skin is wet or after exercise
Remember age, size and state of hydration may affect skinfold measurement.

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