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skinfold calipers

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skinfold calipers,
an instrument used to measure the breadth of a fold of skin, usually on the posterior aspect of the upper arm or over the lower ribs of the chest.


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While the hydrostatic weighing is rated to give relatively more accurate measurements, the skinfold calipers are considered to be the most cost effective.
Body fat distribution was assessed at time of interview by waist and hip circumference in centimeters using a GPM measuring tape (Siber Hegner, Zurich, Switzerland) and skinfold thickness in millimeters at the triceps, abdomen, suprailiac crest and thigh using skinfold calipers (Holtain Ltd.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The program's assessments involve the use of skinfold calipers, a protractor-like device used to measure skinfolds, Sterling says.
 
 
 
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