Differences in Fat Mass Estimation Formulas in Physically Active Adult Population and Relation With Skinfold Sums.

The objective of the present study was to analyze the differences between the formulas used to estimate fat mass and to establish the existing relationship with the skinfold sum in anthropometry. A total of 2,458 active subjects participated in the study (mean age: 27.98±7.43 years-old). Basic measurements and skinfolds variables were measured following the guidelines of the International Society for the Advancement in Kinanthropometry (ISAK), and Kerr, Durnin-Womersley, Faulkner and Carter equations were used to assess fat mass. Significative differences were found between all the formulas for the percentage of fat mass and the fat mass in kilograms. The correlations among the skinfolds sums and the different equations were high and significative in all the cases. There were differences between all the formulas used to estimate the fat mass. The six or eight skinfold sums could be a valid and better alternative than the fat mass equations or the BMI to assess the subcutaneous fat mass in physically active adults.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Body Weight; Body Weight Changes
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Anthropometry

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 2458

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 14 years to 46 years (Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The present study was conducted with a sample of 2,458 active subjects (mean age: 27,98±7,43 year-old), 1775 men (mean age: 27,99±7,46 years) and 681 women (mean age: 27,94±7,37 years) from Región de Murcia (Spain)

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• To be between 18 and 50 years old and to practice any sport in a regular basis

Exclusion Criteria:

• To have overweight or obesity

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Observational Models: Case-Only
• Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Fat mass weight	Fat mass weight was assessed with skinfold measurements and different prediction equations. Measured in kilograms	6 years
Fat mass percentage	Fat mass percentage was assessed with skinfold measurements and different prediction equations. Measured in percentage of total weight.	6 years
Six and eight skinfold sums	Skinfolds were measured with a caliper, using anthropometry technique describes by ISAK	6 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Body Mass Index	Weight and height will be combined to report BMI in kg/m^2	6 years
Weight	Measured in kilograms	6 years
Height	Measured in meters	6 years

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): February 2, 2013
• Primary Completion (Actual): June 20, 2019
• Study Completion (Actual): June 20, 2019

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: June 5, 2020
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: June 9, 2020
• First Posted (Actual): June 12, 2020

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): June 12, 2020
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: June 9, 2020
• Last Verified: June 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Health; Fat mass; Body composition assessement; Antropometry
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Body Weight; Body Weight Changes
• Other Study ID Numbers: 23/02/2013

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: No

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No