title: Anthropometry in blacks: applicability of generalized skinfold equations and differences in fat patterning between blacks and whites.
abstract: To test the accuracy of generalized skinfold (SF) equations in blacks and to compare fat patterning in black and white adults, percent body fat (%BF) was assessed in 90 blacks and 89 whites by deuterium oxide dilution (D2O) and by generalized SF equations [Durnin and Womersely (DW), and Jackson and Pollock and Jackson et al (JP)] by using two calipers (Lange and Holtain). In blacks, JP significantly underpredicted (2.95%) and DW overpredicted (1.74%) D2O %BF with the Lange caliper. With the Holtain caliper DW successfully predicted D2O %BF (r = 0.91, SEE = 3.8%). In whites, DW overpredicted D2O %BF more than in blacks (4.94% vs 1.74%). Lower triceps-subscapular and thigh-subscapular skinfold-thickness ratios in black females and lower suprailiac-subscapular ratios in black males and females were found. It was concluded that blacks may have more visceral and upper-body fat deposition.
authors.affiliation: Energy and Protein Nutrition Laboratory, US Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, MD 20705.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Zillikens
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Conway
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue; D000328:Adult; D000886:Anthropometry; D044383:Black People; D001823:Body Composition; D015992:Body Mass Index; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D012885:Skinfold Thickness; D044465:White People