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Systematic organisation of skinfold callipers: an approach based on physical-mechanical properties and characteristics

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Skinfold callipers are used internationally in research, clinical and field settings to assess body composition and nutritional status. Notably, currently available instruments differ in important specificities that impact measurement. In this sense, this report proposes a methodological approach that organises skinfold callipers into three categories ( Original , Generic and Hybrid ) and three configurations ( Type A , Type B and Type C ) based on physical-mechanical properties and characteristics. Therefore, this concept provides technical support for choosing the most appropriate skinfold calliper in different contexts.

Source: British Journal Of Nutrition

DOI: 10.1017/s0007114525105473

Authors: Joaquim Cintra, Timothy Lohman, Francesco Campa, Steven Heymsfield

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Ceará, University of Arizona, University of Padua, Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Body Composition Measurement Techniques

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550