skinnfoldsmesure
Skinnfoldsmesure is an anthropometric technique used to estimate body fat by measuring the thickness of subcutaneous fat folds with calipers. It relies on the premise that subcutaneous fat thickness at specific body sites correlates with overall body fat percentage. In practice, practitioners select standardized measurement sites, record the thickness of each fold, and apply regression equations to derive body density and, subsequently, percent body fat.
The method is commonly implemented using three-, four-, or seven-site protocols. Typical sites include chest, abdomen,
Skinnfoldsmesure offers a portable and cost-effective means of assessing body composition, suitable for field settings, sports
See also: body fat measurement, anthropometry, skinfold calipers, body composition.