Abstract
In this study, we compared the skinfold thickness values in the school children measured by a caliper with those obtained by an ultrasonic apparatus.The results demonstrated a linear relationship between the two methods.Conclusions are summarized as follows ; 1) There is a linear relationship between the value of skinfold thickness measured by caliper and that by ultrasonic apparatus. 2) This high correlation is seen not only in normal children but also in obese children. 3) Caliper measuring, easy to use and cheap, is suitable to judge the effectiveness of a therapeutic regimen for obese children, in which frequent measurements are required. 4) In judging the effectiveness of a regimen for obese children, accurate data on changes in skinfold thickness are needed.As shown above, measurement of skinfold thickness by caliper remains an important method in judging the effectiveness of kinesitherapy and alimento therapy for obese children.
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