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Skinfold calipers: which instrument to use?
Cintra-Andrade JH, Ripka WL, Heymsfield SB. Cintra-Andrade JH, et al. J Nutr Sci. 2023 Jul 20;12:e82. doi: 10.1017/jns.2023.58. eCollection 2023. J Nutr Sci. 2023. PMID: 37528836 Free PMC article.
The considerable amount of original and generic types of skinfold calipers available is a source of systematic measurement error. This study is a brief report that critically examines the original and illustrated structural configuration of the three main types of skinf …
The considerable amount of original and generic types of skinfold calipers available is a source of systematic measurement error. Thi …
Agreement between mechanical and digital skinfold callipers.
Faria ACVPF, Martinho DV, Ribeiro Abreu BR, Costa Franco BR, Moreira Carrilho LA, Azaruja MC, Tavares Mendes PM, Simões Serra MD, Teixeira Lemos JA, de Figueiredo JP. Faria ACVPF, et al. Nutr Health. 2023 Mar;29(1):31-36. doi: 10.1177/02601060221119247. Epub 2022 Aug 15. Nutr Health. 2023. PMID: 35971308 Free PMC article.
Background: Skinfold callipers are often used in clinical practice to estimate subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness. ...A certified observer measured eight skinfolds twice using different skinfold callipers (digital and mechanical). ...
Background: Skinfold callipers are often used in clinical practice to estimate subcutaneous adipose tissue thickness. ...A certified …
Calibrating skinfold calipers.
Gore CJ, Woolford SM, Carlyon RG. Gore CJ, et al. J Sports Sci. 1995 Aug;13(4):355-60. doi: 10.1080/02640419508732249. J Sports Sci. 1995. PMID: 7474049
While athletes are routinely assessed for changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue with skinfold calipers, absolute dynamic calibration of caliper jaw compression is currently not possible. ...The second part of the study, carried out on 10 female athletes, demonstrated that …
While athletes are routinely assessed for changes in subcutaneous adipose tissue with skinfold calipers, absolute dynamic calibration …
Body composition and morphological assessment of nutritional status in adults: a review of anthropometric variables.
Madden AM, Smith S. Madden AM, et al. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2016 Feb;29(1):7-25. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12278. Epub 2014 Nov 25. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2016. PMID: 25420774 Review.
The variables considered include height, weight, body mass index and alternative indices, trunk measurements (waist and hip circumferences and sagittal abdominal diameter) and limb measurements (mid-upper arm and calf circumferences) and skinfold thickness. The importance …
The variables considered include height, weight, body mass index and alternative indices, trunk measurements (waist and hip circumferences a …
Come Back Skinfolds, All Is Forgiven: A Narrative Review of the Efficacy of Common Body Composition Methods in Applied Sports Practice.
Kasper AM, Langan-Evans C, Hudson JF, Brownlee TE, Harper LD, Naughton RJ, Morton JP, Close GL. Kasper AM, et al. Nutrients. 2021 Mar 25;13(4):1075. doi: 10.3390/nu13041075. Nutrients. 2021. PMID: 33806245 Free PMC article. Review.
Traditionally, skinfold thickness has been the most popular method of body composition but the use of DXA has increased in recent years, with a wide held belief that it is the criterion standard. ...However, given the need for simplicity and after considering the evidence …
Traditionally, skinfold thickness has been the most popular method of body composition but the use of DXA has increased in recent yea …
Skinfold Thickness as a Cardiometabolic Risk Predictor in Sedentary and Active Adult Populations.
González-Torres S, Anaya-Esparza LM, Trigueros Del Valle GF, Rivera-León EA, Villagrán Z, Sánchez-Enríquez S. González-Torres S, et al. J Pers Med. 2023 Aug 29;13(9):1326. doi: 10.3390/jpm13091326. J Pers Med. 2023. PMID: 37763094 Free PMC article.
The bicipital fold was thicker (19.67 mm) in the population with a sedentary lifestyle than in the physically active population (18.30 mm). Furthermore, the skinfolds that predict higher metabolic risks were suprailiac and subscapular in sedentary and active populations. T …
The bicipital fold was thicker (19.67 mm) in the population with a sedentary lifestyle than in the physically active population (18.30 mm). …
Skinfold thickness at 8 common cryotherapy sites in various athletic populations.
Jutte LS, Hawkins J, Miller KC, Long BC, Knight KL. Jutte LS, et al. J Athl Train. 2012 Mar-Apr;47(2):170-7. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-47.2.170. J Athl Train. 2012. PMID: 22488282 Free PMC article.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Skinfold thickness in millimeters. RESULTS: We noted interactions among sex, activity level, and skinfold site. ...Thigh skinfold measurements of recreationally active female athletes were the largest, and their ATF skinfolds w …
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Skinfold thickness in millimeters. RESULTS: We noted interactions among sex, activity level, and skinfold …
Differences between Four Skinfold Calipers in the Assessment of Adipose Tissue in Young Adult Healthy Population.
Esparza-Ros F, Moreira AC, Vaquero-Cristóbal R, Barrigas C, Albaladejo-Saura M, Vieira F. Esparza-Ros F, et al. Nutrients. 2022 May 16;14(10):2085. doi: 10.3390/nu14102085. Nutrients. 2022. PMID: 35631225 Free PMC article.
The measurement protocol included basic measurements of body mass and stretch stature and eight skinfolds with a Harpenden, Holtain, Slim Guide, and Lipowise. The 6 and 8 skinfolds and fat mass were calculated. The order in which the skinfold calipers were us …
The measurement protocol included basic measurements of body mass and stretch stature and eight skinfolds with a Harpenden, Holtain, …
The skinfold: myth and reality.
Clarys JP, Martin AD, Drinkwater DT, Marfell-Jones MJ. Clarys JP, et al. J Sports Sci. 1987 Spring;5(1):3-33. doi: 10.1080/02640418708729760. J Sports Sci. 1987. PMID: 3430678
The interest in skinfolds, given the easy accessibility of the subcutaneous layer and its non-invasive nature, has led to a proliferation of 'skinfold' applications and formulae. ...Skinfolds are significantly related to external (subcutaneous) adipose tissue …
The interest in skinfolds, given the easy accessibility of the subcutaneous layer and its non-invasive nature, has led to a prolifera …
Testing the concurrent validity and reliability of a lipowise digital skinfold caliper to assess muscle mass in healthy young adults.
Leão C, Clemente FM, Silva B, Pereira J, Badicu G, Camões M, Cancela JM. Leão C, et al. Heliyon. 2023 Jun 22;9(6):e17569. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17569. eCollection 2023 Jun. Heliyon. 2023. PMID: 37408882 Free PMC article.
The measurement protocol included a DXA evaluation, basic measurements of body mass and stature, eight skinfolds with two skinfold calipers of different brands (Harpenden and Lipowise), and three girths. ...It should be noted that the caution to use skinfold …
The measurement protocol included a DXA evaluation, basic measurements of body mass and stature, eight skinfolds with two skinfold …
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