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Practical Assessment of Body Composition
The Physician and Sportsmedicine
|July 28, 2016
Summary
Assessing body composition is key for adults and athletes. This review recommends using specific skinfold measurements for accurate body fat estimation in clinical and mass testing settings.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Human Biology
- Anthropometry
Background:
- Accurate body composition assessment is vital for determining healthy body weight in adults and athletes.
- Hydrostatic weighing, while valid, presents limitations in clinical and mass testing scenarios.
- Anthropometry has emerged as a practical and preferred method for body composition analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the scientific foundation of generalized body composition prediction equations.
- To provide practical methods for evaluating body composition.
- To recommend specific anthropometric measurements for reliable body fat estimation.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing scientific literature on body composition prediction equations.
- Detailed examination of anthropometric measurement techniques, specifically skinfold measurements.
- Recommendations for specific skinfold sites based on sex.
Main Results:
- Generalized body composition prediction equations are scientifically supported.
- A sum of three skinfolds is recommended: triceps, chest, and subscapula for men; triceps, abdomen, and suprailium for women.
- Detailed instructions are provided for accurate skinfold measurements.
Conclusions:
- Anthropometric methods, particularly skinfold measurements, offer a feasible approach for body composition assessment.
- The recommended skinfold protocols can enhance the accuracy of body fat estimation in diverse settings.
- This approach supports the practical application of body composition analysis in clinical and mass testing environments.
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