Table 2.
Pearson’s correlation coefficient of body fat values (%) estimated by air displacement plethysmography and anthropometric variables from building database
| Variable | r | 95% CI | p Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight (kg) | 0.26 | 0.03–0.46 | 0.028 |
| Height (m) | −0.16 | − 0.37–0.08 | 0.19 |
| AC (cm) | 0.27 | 0.04–0.47 | 0.022 |
| HC (cm) | 0.59 | 0.41–0.72 | < 0.001 |
| Waist-hip ratio | −0.24 | −0.45–-0.01 | 0.042 |
Data were obtained from 72 obese patients. AC abdominal circumference, HC hip circumference