Table 5 Preliminary and final prediction model equations
From: A field tool for prediction of body fat in Sri Lankan women: skinfold thickness equation
Preliminary equation (n = 64) | Final equation (n = 164) | |
|---|---|---|
Equation | %FM = 20.037 + (0.227 * weight) + (0.257*triceps) | %FM = 19.621 + (0.237 * weight) + (0.259*triceps) |
R | 0.693 | 0.647 |
%FM (equation) (mean ± SD) | 37.22 ± 3.6* | 37.25 ± 3.4* |
%FM by 2H2O dilution-reference method (mean ± SD) | 37.62 ± 5.5 | 37.24 ± 5.2 |