An anthropometric estimation of body composition of older men

This study sought to derive equations for the functions of estimating the body density (Db), lean body weight (LBW), and percentage body fat (PBF) of older men. Hydrostatic weighing was used to determine the criterion measures of 25 older men, 56 to 70 years of age (M = 62.1, SD = 4.2 years). A step...

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Published in:Journal of gerontology (Kirkwood) 1987-01, Vol.42 (1), p.24-28
Main Authors: Latin, R W, Johnson, S C, Ruhling, R O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging - physiology
Anthropometry
Body Composition
Body Weight
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Regression Analysis
Skinfold Thickness
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Summary:This study sought to derive equations for the functions of estimating the body density (Db), lean body weight (LBW), and percentage body fat (PBF) of older men. Hydrostatic weighing was used to determine the criterion measures of 25 older men, 56 to 70 years of age (M = 62.1, SD = 4.2 years). A stepwise multiple regression analysis of these data developed equations for each variable with multiple correlation coefficients and standard error of estimates of the most practical (p less than .001) being: Db = .857, 0.0047 g/ml; LBW = .954, 2.08 kg; PBF = .842, 2.36%, respectively. The accuracy of these results are commensurate with others reported in the literature.
ISSN:0022-1422
2331-3323
DOI:10.1093/geronj/42.1.24