Comparison of values for body density estimated in this study with those estimated by inserting the data into the equation of Abe et al13
| Sumo group | Control group | |
|---|---|---|
| Values in parentheses are % body fat. | ||
| Simple regression equation | ||
| Estimated by Abe’s equation (nine sites) | 1.029 (30.0) | 1.003 (45.7) |
| Estimated by Abe’s equation (six sites) | 1.033 (27.0) | 1.005 (40.0) |
| Estimated by Abe’s equation (abdomen) | 1.039 (25.7) | 1.015 (35.1) |
| Estimated by this study (nine sites) | 1.044 (23.8) | 1.025 (31.7) |
| Estimated by this study (six sites) | 1.043 (24.1) | 1.026 (31.4) |
| Estimated by this study (abdomen) | 1.044 (23.8) | 1.026 (31.4) |
| Multiple regression equation | ||
| Estimated by this study | 1.044 (23.8) | 1.026 (31.3) |
| Estimated by underwater weighing method | 1.044 (23.8) | 1.026 (31.3) |