Evaluation of Skinfold Techniques in People with Down Syndrome
Development of a New Equation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15469384 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brett S Nickerson (0000-0001-7919-970X, The Ohio State University, corresponding author), Michael R Esco (0000-0002-9470-9680, University of Alabama), George R Schaefer (Auburn University at Montgomery), George Schaefer (Auburn University at Montgomery) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 5831-5831 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-16 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph20105831 |
| PMID | 37239557 |
| OpenAlex | W4376645331 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 38 |
The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of skinfold thickness (SFT) measurements for the estimation of %Fat when compared to dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in individuals with Down syndrome (DS). The secondary aim was to develop a new SFT-based body fat equation (SFT NICKERSON ). SFT-based %Fat was estimated using a body fat equation from González-Agüero (SFT G-A ) and body density conversion formulas from Siri (SFT SIRI ) and Brozek (SFT BROZEK ). Criterion %Fat was measured via DXA. SFT G-A , SFT SIRI , and SFT BROZEK were significantly lower than DXA (mean differences ranged from -7.59 to -13.51%; all p BROZEK ) to 8.60% (SFT G-A ). The 95% limits of agreement were greater than ±10% for all comparisons. Mid-axilla and suprailium were significant predictors of %Fat (both p NICKERSON = 10.323 + (0.661 × mid-axilla) + (0.712 × suprailium). Age and all other skinfold sites were not statically significant in the regression model (all p > 0.05). Current findings indicate that SFT G-A , SFT SIRI , and SFT BROZEK erroneously place an individual with excessive adiposity in a normal healthy range. Accordingly, the current study developed a new equation (SFT NICKERSON ) that can easily be administered in people with DS in a quick and efficient time frame. However, further research is warranted in this area
Animal science · Axilla · Biology · Body weight · Bone mineral · Dual energy · Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry · Nuclear medicine · Skinfold thickness · Body Composition Measurement Techniques · Mathematics · Medicine · Nutrition and Health in Aging · Internal Medicine
| Highly cited | No |
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