Question
Briefly explain about skinfold measurements.
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Answer
Skinfold Measurements: In this test, skinfold calipers is used to measure the thickness of fat from various parts of the body. After measuring the thickness of different parts of body, the measurements are put in an equation form (different equations for girls and boys) to calculate the body density. After calculating body density, the result is put in another equation to calculate the body fat percentage. All the measurements must be done on the right side of the body and must be noted in millimeters.
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