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SLAUGHTER-LOHMAN CHILDREN SKINFOLD FORMULA SPECIFICATION

This description is specifically for the SKYNDEX SYSTEM I programed with the Slaughter-Lohman formula.  The Slaughter-Lohman is named after the authors of the original research study.  Each formula was developed from the results of underwater weighing and skinfold data taken from several hundred individuals over a wide range of age, body structure, body composition and exercise habits.  The skinfold equations shown below are used to predict body fat in children 8-18 years of age:

Triceps Skinfold Diagram Calf Skinfold Measurement Diagram
TRICEPS
Measure vertically on back of arm midway between
top of shoulder point (Acromial Process) and
elbow (Olecranon Process)		 CALF
Inside (medial) of the right lower leg at the
greatest calf girth.

Dial Position 1 on Slaughter-Lohman Skyndex I Caliper
(OR 11 if multi-formula unit)        
Boys: % Body Fat = 0.735 (Triceps + Calf) + 1.0

Dial Position 2 on Slaughter-Lohman Skyndex I Caliper
(OR 12 if multi-formula unit)        
Girls: % Body Fat = 0.610 (Triceps + Calf) + 5.1

 

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