Question

During skinfold measurements, after taking 2 measurements at the same site, if the 1st and 2nd measurements are not within _____ there is a need to repeat a 3rd measurement.

Answer 1

Answer:

Greater than 2mm(not within 2mm).

Explanation:

One of the ways the amount of fat in the body can be measured is known as the skinfold measurements. In order to do the measurement, the technician make use of the an instrument which is known as the Caliper. The measurement is done on the right part of the body.

For women, in order to perform the skinfold measurements, one of sites for the measurement is Suprailium and for men, one of the sites use for measurement is the chest. Other sites for the skinfold measurements are Midaxillary, Abdominal, thigh and Triceps.

The difference between the first and second must be taken and if the difference is larger than 2 mm, then, it is compulsory to measure the third one.