1. Christian Huaccamayta

2. * A large amount of the population put too much focus on their body weight and BMI, when instead they should find a way to measure their body fat percentage in order to know how much of that weight is fat and how much of it is lean muscle mass. * The goal is to show different tools or equipment that can be used to measure body fat percentage.

3. * Very accurate low cost caliper * Spring-loaded plastic caliper * Measure Body Fat % in minutes * Used by professional and researchers worldwide

4. * Use/Value: To accurately measure body fat manually and inserting caliper readings into linear-software. * Where to buy: AmazonAmazon * Cost: $14.29

5. * Quick and easy reads * Only neck and abdomen measurements needed * Easily obtainable in every household * Measures up to 60 inches in length * economical

6. * Use/Value: To take simple measurements to be able to determine body fat by using the linear-software. * Where to buy: AmazonAmazon * Cost: $5.30

7. * Measures up to 440lbs (200kg) * Measures body fat and hydration percentages * Body weight only mode * 10 user profiles

8. * Use/Value: To be able to determine body fat percentage by simply standing on scale. New technology does not require measurements of any sort. * Where to buy: Bodybuilding.comBodybuilding.com * Cost: $44.95

9. * Measures body fat with gentle, micro electrical current * Two modes; athletic & normal * Results in nearly 7 seconds * 9 person profile

10. * Use/Value: Measuring body fat by simply holding the grip electrodes and pressing start. * Where to buy: Target.comTarget.com * Cost: $26.99

11. * Instantly measures anywhere on the body * Up to 9 recordings * Over 5,000 uses * Automatic shut off * Measuring range of 7%-50%

12. * Use/Value: Produces infrared rays into human body & estimates percentage of fat. * Where to buy: WalgreensWalgreens * Cost: $31.99

13. * The linear-software is used to plug in the measurements obtained from using a skinfold caliper and girth measuring tape

14. * Use/Value: You can obtain this software for free online and helps determine your body fat percentage with the use of skinfold calipers and/or measuring tape. * Where to buy: Linear-SoftwareLinear-Software * Cost: Free

15. * In conclusion all of these different types of equipment can be used to measure body fat but the skinfold caliper along with the use of the linear-software is by far one of the best ways to measure body fat percentage.