MEASUREMENT OF BODY COMPOSITION

Question 1

what is the gold standard in measurement of body composition?

Answer 1

underwater weighing - difficult to do with children

Question 2

what is next to the gold standard for measuring body composition?

Answer 2

bioelectrical impedance: done easily, stand on device OR handheld one - accurate

Question 3

what is the 3rd measurement for body composition?

Answer 3

tricep skinfold thickness: non reliable - can depend on who’s measuring