Body Fat Measurement Quiz

What tool is primarily used to measure body fat percentage in this video?

• Digital scale

• Body mass index calculator

• Skin fold calipers

• Tape measure

What is the recommended space between your fingers when pinching the skin for measurement?

• Three inches

• Two inches

• Four inches

• One inch

Which side of the body is preferred for taking skin fold measurements?

• Left side

• Right side

• Either side

• Both sides

In the triceps skin fold measurement, where should the skin be pinched?

• Top of the shoulder

• Side of the arm

• Back of the arm

• Front of the arm

Which three sites are used in the Jackson Pollock three-site method?

• Chest, abdomen, thigh

• Chest, back, thigh

• Abdomen, thigh, calf

• Chest, abdomen, arm

What additional sites are included in the Jackson Pollock seven-site method?

• Neck, wrist, ankle

• Subscapular, suprailiac, mid-axillary

• Hip, knee, elbow

• Forearm, calf, neck

How should the caliper heads be positioned relative to the skin fold?

• Parallel to the fold

• Perpendicular to the fold

• Directly on top of the fold

• At a 45-degree angle

What is the purpose of averaging three readings at each site?

• To save time

• To increase accuracy

• To reduce equipment wear

• To follow manufacturer guidelines

What should you do if you don't have a chart to calculate body fat percentage?

• Use a different method

• Estimate based on experience

• Use an online calculator

• Skip the calculation

According to the video, what is a reliable source for body fat percentage ranges?

• National Institutes of Health

• World Health Organization

• American Council on Exercise

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention