Table 2. Regression coefficients and standard error for predicting lean, fat percentage and backfat thickness with in vivo measurements (Experiment 1)

Item N Mean SE R2
Fat percentage1) 32 29.94
Lean meat percentage2) 32 65.34
Backfat thickness (mm) 32 21.14
Fat percentage - lean meat percentage 1.93 0.503
Fat percentage - backfat thickness 1.89 0.566
Backfat thickness - lean meat percentage 0.60 0.923
Fat percentage was measured with a body composition analyser.
Lean percentage and backfat thickness was measured with a lean meat measuring meter
R2, determination coefficient.