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2.1. Anthropometry

NC Nivaldo Chirindza
LL Lloyd Leach
LM Lucília Mangona
GN Gomes Nhaca
TD Timóteo Daca
AP António Prista
GM Giordano Madeddu
DS Diego Augusto Santos Silva
DS Diego Augusto Santos Silva
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The anthropometric assessment included height, weight, mid-arm circumference (MAC) and skinfolds. The height was assessed through a stadiometer SECA model 2421814009 with the subjects barefoot. Body weight was assessed with a Secca scale, with subjects wearing light clothing and barefoot. Body weight and height were used to calculate the body mass index (BMI) using the formula BMI = weight/height2. Tricipital and subscapular skinfolds were measured using a Hardpenden (model 10931) caliper. The sum of the two skinfolds was used to estimate excess body fat using the percentiles proposed by [20]. Relaxed mid-arm circumference (MAC) was obtained by anthropometric tape and evaluated according to the protocol described by [20].

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