Preferred body composition test method - Jun Hong

Favourite method to measure accurate body composition: Hydrostatic Weighing

It is the most accurate compared to Bod Pod, Skinfold measurements, Bioelectrical Impedence Analysis and Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. It has a specific and accurate formula to calculate the amount of fats in our body, even though it can be quite uncomfortable. Other methods of measuring body composition are less reliable. The only factor that can directly affect the measurement is the amount of air in the lungs, which can be calculated.

Preferred body composition technique [Aaron]

My preferred choice of finding the ody composition technique would be MRI [Magnetic resonance imaging]. It's relatively straightforward and simplistic. You wouldn't need to bother much about what to do when and how. It don't have requirements that require your body to be in a certain fitness level.

Preferred Body Composition Technique-Jaime Pang (306)

My preferred body composition test would be the skin fold test. Even though it is not as accurate as the other methods, it can be used to identify changes in body composition over time. Since this test only requires a skin fold calipers and a tape measure, the materials can be reused over and over again without a need to pay money every single time. This will benefit people who want to observe their body composition regularly.

Preferred Body Composition Test Method - Tan Jian Hui S3-02

My preferred choice of testing body composition would be Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). This technique provides users with detailed information of where their body fats are distributed. It is non-invasive and painless, as the procedure for the test only requires the user to lie down and let the magnet and computer scan. Some people may think it is dangerous because of the scanning, however, this technique does not utilise ionising radiation that are used in X-rays, hence they are considered safe.

Preferred Body Composition Test Method - Norul

My preferred body composition test method is the whole-body air-displacement plethysmography, in which they measure body composition using an equipment called the 'BodPod'. This is because it has a high level of accuracy, with a general error range of 1-2% which is the same as hydrostatic weighing. However, compared to hydrostatic weighing, the BodPod does not require getting wet and this gives it an advantage of ease of use as well as faster testing time. With that said, the BodPod unit is very expensive ($30,000 - $40,000) and only few facilities have it. Some institutions offer tests for a fee.

Preferred Body composition technique -Yeo Jun Jie(s3-06)

My preferred body composition technique would be the Girth, Or Circumference measures.
Girths are circumference measures at standard anatomical sites around the body, measured with a tape measure. Girth measurements can be used in determining body size and composition, and to monitor changes in these parameters.

I chose this as this technique is relatively cheap, and it is very convenient to perform at home, which allows for proper tracking of the body. In addition, when performed with the skinfold measurments, a clearer picture of changes in muscle and fat compositions and distribution can be seen.

Preferred Body Composition Test Method — Clarabelle s306

Bod Pod

The Bod Pod is a new tool that relies on air displacement to determine body fat, says Bryant. There's no submersion; you don't get wet. But you have to get into the Bod Pod chamber, be very still, control your breath; all factors that can affect the results. Your hydration level before the test can also affect results. 

Price: $40 to $65 per test.

It's much easier and more convenient than underwater weighing and it is about as accurate and reliable as DEXA, and is much cheaper plus it is becoming more widely available. Though it may still need some refinement.