PE2420: • measures subcutaneous fat to
estimate total body fat
• uses calipers to measure 2-9 sites depending on procedure used
• relatively inexpensive
• need to be well-trained to measure
• not as accurate for obese or elderly individuals

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• measures subcutaneous fat to
estimate total body fat
• uses calipers to measure 2-9 sites depending on procedure used
• relatively inexpensive
• need to be well-trained to measure
• not as accurate for obese or elderly individuals

Cassie Kamieniecki · Accepted Answer

Skinfold Thickness (measures body composition)

PE2420

• measures subcutaneous fat to estimate total body fat • uses calipers to measure 2-9 sites depending on procedure used • relatively inexpensive • need to be well-trained to measure • not as accurate for obese or elderly individuals

Skinfold Thickness (measures body composition)

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