Several methods are used to measure body fat in children, including Body Mass Index (BMI), skinfold thickness measurements, bioelectrical impedance analysis, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). BMI is the most common and involves calculating a child's weight in relation to their height. However, it is not a direct measure of body fat and should be interpreted with caution. Skinfold measurements, which involve pinching specific areas of the body to estimate fat percentage, and DEXA scans, which provide detailed body composition information, offer more precise assessments.
