Method for measuring body composition in children

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JD is a normal 10 yr old white male. He is sedentary most of the time and would rather play computer games than play outdoors or participate in sports. His mother is concerned about his long-term health. She got a few tests done on him. The test results are as follows:

Height: 59 in
Weight: 148 lbs
Skinfold thickness:
Subscapularis: 19 mm
Triceps: 21 mm
Cardiorespiratory endurance:
VO2max (treadmill) = 38 ml/kg/min
Mile run = 9 min 45 sec
Pacer test = 18 laps
Flexibility:
Sit and reach = 23 cm
Muscular strength:
Sit-ups per minute = 20
Pull-ups = 0
Blood lipids and glucose:
TC = 200 mg/dl
HDL = 32 mg/dl
TG = 190 mg/dl
LDL = 220 mg/dl
Glucose = 119 mg/dl
BP = 130/87 mmHg

His mother wants you to assess his health and health-associated risks and suggest healthy lifestyle changes.

Which is the best available method for measuring body composition in children?

Based on the information given for JD, calculate his percent body fat and body mass index. Show your calculations.

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