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A Comparison of Skinfold Methods and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Predicting Body Fat
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A Comparison of Skinfold Methods and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in Predicting Body Fat Abstract The present study compared predicted body fat measurements derived from Durnin & Wormersly (1974), & Jackson & Pollock (1978) prediction equations, with BIA. Subjects were 12 (females = 5, males = 7) Sport and Exercise Science Students, x age = 21.4 years . Body fat was calculated using the equations of Durnin & Wormersly (1974), and Jackson & Pollock (1978) and using bodystat BIA system. Body fat calculated using the Durnin & Wormersly (1974) equation was compared with BIA using a Paired T-test, as was the body fat calculated using Jackson & Pollock (1978) equation. Significant differences were found in both comparison. P was equal to 0.005 and 0.002 respectively. The study highlights the importance of body fat predictions being used as predictions, and possible errors in data collection. Introduction Body composition measurements are now commonly used, by physiologists, nutritionists,...
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