{"product_id":"plicometro-meccanico-fat-1","title":"FAT-1 mechanical skinfold caliper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGIMA FAT-1 Skinfold Caliper: Precision and Reliability for Measuring Skinfolds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eFAT-1 Skinfold Caliper\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb\u003eGIMA\u003c\/b\u003e brand is an economical and precise instrument, entirely made in Italy. It is designed to measure the thickness of skinfolds in various areas of the human body, based on the characteristics of the instrument devised by Tanner and Whitehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Features of the FAT-1 Skinfold Caliper\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePressure exerted on the fold:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 10 g\/mm²\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eContact surface on the fold:\u003c\/b\u003e approximately 6 x 11 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurement approximation:\u003c\/b\u003e 1\/2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurement scale:\u003c\/b\u003e in millimeters with colored bands for comparison with reference percentiles for men and women\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse and Benefits of the FAT-1 Skinfold Caliper\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis instrument allows an accurate assessment of the nutritional status of the subject being examined and the distribution of adipose tissue. The user lifts a fold of skin between the fingers and measures its thickness with the instrument's calipers. The millimeter scale on the upper edge, with a movable arrow, allows immediate reading of the fold (triceps, subscapular, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications of the FAT-1 Skinfold Caliper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FAT-1 Skinfold Caliper is a versatile instrument useful in various medical specialties and professional fields:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDietetics:\u003c\/b\u003e to monitor body composition and the effectiveness of diet programs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCardiology:\u003c\/b\u003e to assess cardiovascular risk associated with body fat distribution\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSports medicine:\u003c\/b\u003e to analyze athletes' body composition and optimize their performance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAesthetic medicine:\u003c\/b\u003e to assess and monitor aesthetic treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGynecology:\u003c\/b\u003e to monitor changes in body composition during pregnancy\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePediatrics:\u003c\/b\u003e to assess children's growth and development\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAccessories and User Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FAT-1 Skinfold Caliper comes with a multilingual user manual (GB, FR, IT, DE, ES, GR) that helps interpret the measured values. This manual is a valuable tool to ensure correct use and to fully understand the data obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the GIMA FAT-1 Skinfold Caliper\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing the FAT-1 Skinfold Caliper means relying on a high-quality instrument, made in Italy, that guarantees precision and reliability in measurements. It is ideal for health and wellness professionals who need an accurate instrument to assess their patients' body composition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57603331686782,"sku":"27344","price":25.23,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4873\/4846\/files\/27344_b.jpg?v=1782284024","url":"https:\/\/www.securlab.it\/en\/products\/fat-1-mechanical-skinfold-caliper","provider":"Securlab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}