To compare different field methods for estimating body fat mass with a reference value derived by a three-component (3C) model in pre-school and school children across Europe. When studying total body ...

The aim of present investigation were: (1) to describe the selected skinfold variables of male students of University of Delhi that is, national level sports persons; and (2) to study the effect of ...

Using body mass index (BMI) and skin-fold measurements – two methods typically used to determine if a child has too much body fat – may not provide accurate results, a new study reports. Using body ...

Studies show that hand-grip strength correlates strongly with DEXA in lean body mass measurements. Near infrared, skinfolds, and hand-grip strength are portable assessment techniques that can be done ...

Background Precise and accurate field methods for body composition analyses in athletes are needed urgently. Aim Standardisation of a novel ultrasound (US) technique for accurate and reliable ...