There are a number of differences between the body composition of children and adults.
Body composition measurements in children are inherently challenging, because of the …

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is the most commonly used body composition
technique in published studies. Herein we review the theory and assumptions underlying …

Low 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH] D) results in hyperparathyroidism and is among the
endocrine derangements of adult obesity. There are differing recommendations on defining …

BMI is an important indicator of overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence.
When measurements are taken carefully and compared with appropriate growth charts and …

Objective: To compare body composition determined by bioelectrical impedance (BIA)
consumer devices against criterion estimates determined by whole body magnetic …

Body composition by bioimpedance is gaining acceptance in nutrition, hemodialysis,
gerontology and sports medicine. Body fat analyzers that have been validated by …

Accurate measurement of body composition is required to improve health outcomes in
children and adolescents with overweight or obesity. This systematic review aimed to …

Institutional review board approval and written informed consent were obtained. Patients
with newly diagnosed prostate cancer and patients suspected of having recurrent prostate …

Background: Accurate body composition assessment is critical to identify children who are
overfat or obese. Unlike BMI measures, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) differentiates …

Objective: To compare estimates of total and truncal fatness from eight‐electrode
bioelectrical impedance analysis equipment (BIA8) with those from DXA in centrally obese …