A Simple Field Procedure for Estimating Ideal Body Weight in Males |
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| Authors: | Maurice Jetté Roger Gauthier Jean Mongeon |
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| Institution: | Department of Kinanthropology , University of Ottawa , Ottawa , Canada , USA |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of the study was to develop a simple field procedure for estimating ideal body weight. The statistical relationship between weight loss and girth measurements was analyzed in 40 male subjects. It was established that a decrease in total body weight was highly correlated (r = .842) with a decrease in abdominal girth while chest girth remained relatively stable. A regression equation was formulated to predict weight loss necessary to achieve ideal body weight corresponding to 15% of body fat or less on the basis of the chest abdominal girth relationship. The equation was as follows:  | |
| Keywords: | gross motor skills movement planning |
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