a benefit of using skinfolds to measure body fat is
Skinfold Thickness Measurement is an essential methods used for anthropometric assessment of body composition. This quick and noninvasive method requires a minimal number of tools to calculate the total body fat. A skinfold thickness measurement provides an estimated size of the subcutaneous fat deposit, which is basically the fat under the skin.
1 This method of assessing body fat is not the most accurate. 2  In a study by *Mclean et al (1992), it was found that skinfolds more accurately predicted body fat than NIR when underwater weighing was used as the criterion measure. Lange Skinfold Caliper: This type of caliper is widely used in schools, colleges, and fitness centers. 2  It is very popular among physical educators, coaches, and health and fitness professionals. 3  The price range is $ 179.00 $220.00. 4  Harpenden Skinfold Caliper: the standard caliper used in research.