This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Which of the following site is not used for measurement of skin fold thickness - 
Select and explain. 
A. Mid-triceps area, B. Suprailiac region, C. Gluteal area, D. Biceps area
C: Gluteal area
Answer: C: Gluteal area 
Explanation: Ans. is 4c' i.e., Gluteal area Skin fold thicknesso Since it is most accessible, SFT is the most common method used to assess obesity. o Measurements are taken at 4 sites : mid triceps (best site), biceps, subscapular and suprailiac regionso The sum of measurements > 50 mm in girls and > 40 mm in boys indicate obesity.o At single mid triceps level (best site to measure SFT), thickness > 18 mm in boys and > 32 mm in girls indicate obesity.o The instrument used to estimate SFT is Herpenden skin callipers.