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02/29/2008
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FatTrack Digital Body Fat
Caliper
A Skinfold
Caliper is a device which measures the thickness of
a fold of skin with its underlying layer of fat. By
doing this at key locations, shown by research to be
representative of the total amount of fat on the
body, it is possible to estimate the total percent
bodyfat of a person.
FatTrack II Measurement Points
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MEASUREMENT SITES FOR MALE |
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| Site |
Direction
of fold |
Measurement |
| Chest |
Diagonal |
Fold is taken 1/2 the distance between
the anterior auxiliary line and nipple. |
| Abdominal |
Vertical |
Fold is taken vertical 2 cm lateral to
the umbilicus. |
| Thigh |
Vertical |
Fold is lifted on anterior aspect of
thigh midway between inguinal crease and
proximal border of patella. Body weight is
shifted to left foot. |
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| Tips on Measuring |
 | Take all measurements on the right side of
your body |
| Carefully identify and recall your
measuring site for accuracy |
| Take the measurement when skin is dry and
lotion-free |
| Do not measure immediately after exercise
due to shifts in body fluid |
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MEASUREMENT SITES FOR FEMALE |
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| Site |
Direction
of fold |
Measurement |
| Triceps |
Vertical |
Fold is taken midway between
the shoulder and elbow joint, on the center
of the back of the arm. |
| Waist |
Diagonal |
Fold is taken diagonally
above the iliac crest along the anterior
auxiliary line. |
| Thigh |
Vertical |
Fold is lifted on anterior
aspect of thigh midway between inguinal
crease and proximal border of patella. Body
weight is shifted to the left foot. |
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FatTrack II Body Fat % Fitness Rating
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| Many people desire a "fitness rating
system" for assessing their current level of
body fat. The following table provides a
meaningful rating system. |
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| MALE |
Age
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EXCELLENT
1 |
VERY GOOD
2 |
GOOD
3 |
FAIR
4 |
POOR
5 |
| 19-24 |
< 11 |
11.1 - 15 |
15.1 - 19 |
19.1 - 23 |
> 23 |
| 25-29 |
< 13 |
13.1 - 17 |
17.1 - 20 |
20.1 - 24 |
> 24 |
| 30-34 |
< 15 |
15.1 - 18 |
18.1 - 22 |
22.1 - 25 |
> 25 |
| 35-39 |
< 16 |
16.1 - 19 |
19.1 - 23 |
23.1 - 26 |
> 26 |
| 40-44 |
< 18 |
18.1 - 21 |
21.1 - 24 |
24.1 - 27 |
> 27 |
| 45-49 |
< 19 |
19.1 - 22 |
22.1 - 25 |
25.1 - 28 |
> 28 |
| 50-54 |
< 20 |
22.1 - 23 |
23.1 - 26 |
26.1 - 29 |
> 29 |
| 55 + |
< 20 |
20.1 -24 |
24.1 -27 |
27.1 - 30 |
> 30 |
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| FEMALE |
Age
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EXCELLENT
1 |
VERY GOOD
2 |
GOOD
3 |
FAIR
4 |
POOR
5 |
| 19-24 |
< 19 |
19.1 - 22 |
22.1 -25 |
25.1 - 30 |
> 30 |
| 25-29 |
< 19 |
19.1 - 22 |
22.1 - 25 |
25.1 -30 |
> 30 |
| 30-34 |
< 20 |
20.1 - 23 |
23.1 - 26 |
26.1 - 31 |
> 31 |
| 35-39 |
< 21 |
21.1 - 24 |
24.1 - 28 |
28.1 - 32 |
> 32 |
| 40-44 |
< 23 |
23.1 - 26 |
26.1 - 29 |
29.1 - 33 |
> 33 |
| 45-49 |
< 24 |
24.1 - 27 |
27.1 - 31 |
31.1 - 34 |
> 34 |
| 50-54 |
< 27 |
27.1 - 31 |
31.1 - 34 |
34.1 - 37 |
> 37 |
| 55 + |
< 28 |
28.1 - 31 |
31.1 -34 |
34.1 -38 |
> 38 |
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