The purpose of this study was to evaluate developmental mechanism and characteristics of skinfold thickness and body composition among Chinese adults of Han nationality. Sampling measurement method was applied to acquire the indexes of height, weight, cheek skinfold thickness, triceps skinfold thickness, biceps skinfold thickness, subscapular angle skinfold thickness, anterior superior iliac spine skinfold thickness and gastrocnemius skinfold thickness in the area of Lanzhou, Pingliang, Wuweiin Gansu Province among Chinese adults of Han nationality. The body composition is estimated by standard statistical BMI value in accordance with Guideline for Overweight and Obesity Prevention and Control in Chinese adults (Trial), and Japanese Changling formula and the Brozek formula. This study analyzed skinfold thickness and measurement of body composition of Chinese adults of Han nationality. The findings suggested that adults should pay attention to adjusting their structure diet, and do more physical activities to reduce the incidence of obesity-related diseases in Lanzhou, Pingliang and Wuwei.

Key words: Han nationality, skinfold thickness, body composition.