Which of the following is not a standard practice for skinfold testing?
a. all measurements should be performed on the left side of the body
b. wait 1 to 2 seconds before reading the caliper
c. abdominal measurement occurs at the vertical fold, 2 cm to the right of the umbilicus
d. pinch should be maintained while reading caliper
Answer: a. all measurements should be performed on the left side of the body
All answers are standard except the measurements should all be performed on the right side of the body, not the left side. measurements should be repeated again, and then once more if the result is not within 1 to 2 mm of previous reading.