Percentage body fat
Skin fold thickness was measured with a Harpenden skin fold caliper by using a three-site system in this study. For men it was triceps, subscapular and chest whereas in women triceps, abdomen, and suprailiac sites were used. These measurements were then used in the Siri equation to derive the percentage body fat.
2.4.3. Waist hip ratio
Waist circumference was measured with the patient in the held expiration position midway between the twelfth rib and anterior superior iliac spine. The hip measurement was taken at the level of greater trochanter.