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Folding fat: skinfold calipers, substance, and the circulation of doubt
… study of the measurement of fat with Harpenden skinfold calipers. In the United Kingdom and elsewhere, fat is often understood as an obvious problem. Rather than approaching fat as already-known, I focus on historic and contemporary scientific research on skinfold measurement to consider an …
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The validity of percent body fat estimates by Jackson & Pollock skinfold equation, near infrared, bioelectrical impedance and body mass index
… estimates by the Jackson & Pollock sum of four skinfold equation (JPSF), bioeletrical impedance (BIA), near infrared (NIR) and body mass index (BMI) when compared to the criterion method of underwater weighing (UWW). Skinfolds were measured at four sites, the triceps, ilium, abdomen and thigh …
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Maternal anthropometric measures and nutrient intake during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy of normal weight and overweight gravidas
Weight, height, skinfold thicknesses, circumference measurements, and 72-hour food records were collected from pregnant women (N=51) at four-week intervals between the 12th and 40th weeks of gestation. Subjects were divided Into two groups according to percent standard prepregnant weight for …
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Validation of current body composition estimation equations for men over 60 years of age
This study compared five skinfold equations for body composition (Jackson & Pollock's Sum of 7 {dollar}\{{dollar}JP7{dollar}\}{dollar} and Sum of 3 {dollar}\{{dollar}JP3{dollar}\}{dollar}; Jackson & Pollock's Sum of 4 {dollar}\{{dollar}Y4{dollar}\}{dollar} and Sum of 3 …
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Utilization Of B-Mode Ultrasound As A Body Fat Estimate In Collegiate Football Players
… was estimated by ultrasound, seven site skinfolds (SKINFOLD), and the three compartment-water (3C-W) model of Siri (1961), using Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) to estimate total body water (TBW) and air-displacement plethysmography (BODPOD<sup>®</sup>) to determine body density (Db). …
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Maternal and Umbilical Plasma Lipids Obtained During Elective Cesarean Section as Predictors of Macrosomia in Diabetic Pregnancy
… infants had greater birth weight and skinfold measurements but not greater birth length.</p> <p>It appears that higher triglyceride (TG) levels found A in diabetics (p=0.035) are transferred to the fetus more efficiently (p=0.009) than in nondiabetics. Triglyceride levels however, did …
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Ergonomic Responses to Aerobic Steady-State Walking and Running Performance in Children
… p<.05), and sum of triceps and medial calf skinfold fat (F1.17g=8.8, p<.05) accounted for significant additional variation in exercise heart rate after RPE walking and running were considered. In the second stage of the analysis, a logistic regression model revealed that running speed …
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The effects of creatine supplementation on performance and body composition of female athletes
… Pre-and post-testing consisted of a three-site skinfold analysis, bioelectric impedence (BIA) measurements, hydrostatic weighing, isokinetic knee extension muscle endurance test (5 sets of 30 repetitions at 180 degrees/sec.), blood lactate response to the performance test (pre-test and 3 minutes …
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Análise comparativa do perfil imunológico e bioquímico entre pacientes com Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crônica e pacientes com Espirometria com Comprometimento da Relação Preservada (PRISm)
… measurements (waist circumference, triceps skinfold thickness, mid upper arm circumference) were assessed. No statistically significant differences were found between the groups regarding cytokine or biochemical levels. However, in COPD patients, abdominal circumference correlated positively …
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Physical activity and motor skills in overweight and normal weight low income preschool children
… BMI percentile. Assessment of body composition (skinfold measurements), physical activity levels (accelerometer counts and observed intensity) and motor skill competency (TGMD-2 process assessment and outcome measures) were completed with the sub sample. The preschool center's physical activity …
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Lifestyle Intervention Program with Calcium Supplementation to Promote Weight Loss and Body Fat Reduction in Overweight Individuals.
… was no significant difference between groups in skinfold, diet, or quality of life.</p>
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The Development and Application of a Multiple Regression Equation that Predicts the Sum of Triceps and Subscapular Skinfolds in Children Ages 10-18
… to predict the sum of triceps and subscapular skinfolds in children ages 10-18. In addition, school-based weight management programs were reviewed.</p> <p>Skinfold calipers are often used to assess body fat percentage, particularly in non-clinical settings, test sites recommended by researchers …
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Metabolic complications resulting from the use of antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients
… and waist-hip ratio increased, limb skinfold thickness decreased, and the proportion of participants with hypertension and diabetes increased. Longitudinal data was used to describe changes in body fat distribution over a 24 month period. We found that women gained more overall weight …
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The effects of varying protein/carbohydrate ratio of a hypocaloric diet on body composition and muscular function in body builders
… lower over the 7 day study using both skinfold measurements and hydrostatic weighing but there was no significant difference between the groups. LBM losses calculated from skinfold measurements were seen over time for all subjects and a significant interaction showed the 2 experimental …
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Self-Rated Sleep Quality, Functional Capacity, and Physical Activity Status Three Months After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
… Somatic health complaints, depression, and skinfold measures were found to be predictors for pre-surgical sleep (R2 = 0.52), as well as post-surgical sleep (R2 = 0.78). Fitness measures of functional capacity and physical activity were not a significant predictor of sleep. The findings of …
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The effects of a structured wellness program on physical and mental well-being of public school teachers and staff members
… resting blood pressure, resting heart rate, and skinfold calibrations. Treatment effects were analyzed by t-test for significant differences. The alpha was set at the .05 level. The effects of treatment delayed was determined by frequency counts and cross-tabulation. There were no statistically …
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Assessment of nutritional status in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
… and skeletal muscle were measured using triceps-skinfold, mid-arm circumference, mid-arm muscle area, and creatinine height index. Body weight was compared to standards for height and sex. Serum albumin and transferrin levels were measured to estimate visceral protein stores. The average …
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Diet, body weight patterns and menstrual status of competitive female body builders
… percent body fat was estimated using skinfold measurements. All subjects completed a 60-item fixed choice and open-ended questionnaire concerning menstrual characteristics, training and dietary practices. A subgroup (n=2) agreed to collect daily urine samples for one month prior and …
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Effect of anthropometric factors on the reproducibility of Doppler echocardiographic measurements during stationary bicycle exercise in healthy males
… to four anthropometric Indices: sum of 3 skinfolds (SK); chest girth-waist girth ratio (CW); biacromial width-chest depth ratio (WD); and peak exercise ventilationâ forced vital capacity ratio (VV). Each subject then performed two maximal bicycle exercise tolerance tests on nonconsecutive …
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