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This procedure estimates bodyfat in children by measuring skinfold at 2 different places.
Background Estimating bodyfat in children by this method is more valid than using BMI or Ponderal index. References Anthropometric assessment of muscularity during growth: estimating fat-free mass with 2 skinfold-thickness measurements is superior to measuring midupper arm muscle area in healthy prepubertal children. Boye et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 2002 Sep;76(3):628-32.
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Matt
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ya but most of the sources are published articles, so you have to have certain subscriptions or access privileges. I get the NSCA publication, but not a lot of the research is geared toward children. Maybe you have some suggestions for better information? |
Morten Z
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Matt - to be honest with you - if we just published all the formulas and math behind the calculators, we wouldn't generate much traffic on the site. We do provide links to references, so it is possible to go to the original sources and extract additional information there. |
Matt
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what is the formula for the values? it has a calculator, but what if i dont have net access? |
Rain
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Interesting! I know that it is very popular but I've never used it. I've found some more information about it: http://www.videorolls.com/watc...and-Health . It is a pity children obesity is so widespread nowadays. |
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