Table 4. Regression coefficients and standard error for predicting lean, fat percentage and backfat thickness with in vivo measurements (Experiment 2)

Item N Mean SE R2
Fat percentage1) 96 26.79
Lean meat percentage2) 96 64.36
Backfat thickness (mm)3) 96 20.96
Fat percentage - lean meat percentage 0.35 0.944
Fat percentage - backfat thickness 0.97 0.875
Backfat thickness - lean meat percentage 0.43 0.916
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.