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Assessing body composition: the skinfold method

L A Talbot, Z Lister

    AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
    |December 1, 1995
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    Excess body fat is linked to chronic diseases. This study shows how occupational health nurses can screen clients for body fat using the skinfold method and provide lifestyle change education.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Preventive Medicine
    • Health Promotion

    Background:

    • Excess body fat is a significant risk factor for numerous chronic diseases.
    • Occupational health settings offer opportunities for early health screening and intervention.
    • Lifestyle behaviors play a crucial role in managing body fat and preventing disease.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate an initial screening assessment for body fat in a case scenario.
    • To educate clients on lifestyle modifications for health improvement.
    • To describe the utility of body fat assessment for health promotion professionals.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a case scenario involving two clients undergoing initial screening.
    • Employed the skinfold thickness method for body fat measurement, with detailed procedural tables and photographic guides.

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  • Addressed common client questions regarding body fat assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Provided feedback on current lifestyle behaviors to clients.
    • Educated clients on relevant lifestyle changes to manage body fat.
    • Illustrated step-by-step procedures for skinfold thickness measurement and identified key body sites.

    Conclusions:

    • Body fat assessment, particularly using the skinfold method, is a valuable screening tool for occupational health and health promotion professionals.
    • Client education on lifestyle changes is essential for managing body fat and mitigating chronic disease risk.
    • The study provides practical guidance for implementing body fat screening and counseling in practice.