Nutrition Journal, 2011 Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a simple, inexpensive, quick and non-invasive technique for measuring body composition. The clinical benefit of BIA can be further enhanced by combining it with bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA ...
Mattiucci-Guehlke Muriel +3 more
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Application of Artificial Neural Network to Somatotype Determination
Applied Sciences, 2021 Somatotype characteristics are important for the selection of sporting activities, as well as and the prevalence of several chronic diseases. Nowadays the most common method of somatotyping is the Heath–Carter method, which calculates the somatotype base
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Serum osmolarity and haematocrit do not modify the association between the impedance index (Ht2/Z) and total body water in the very old: The Newcastle 85+ Study [PDF]
, 2015 Bioelectrical impedance is a non-invasive technique for the assessment of body composition; however, information on its accuracy in the very old (80+ years) is limited.
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Estimation of body composition and water data depends on the bioelectrical impedance device
Journal of Electrical Bioimpedance, 2018 Overweight, obese and chronic kidney disease patients have an altered and negative body composition being its assessment important. Bioelectrical impedance analysis is an easy-to-operate and low-cost method for this purpose.
Bellafronte Natália T. +5 more
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Parameters For Nutritional Status Monitoring In Critically Ill Older Adults: An Integrative Review [PDF]
Geriatrics, Gerontology and AgingThis integrative review was conducted to identify alternative tools for nutritional screening/evaluation of critically ill elderly patients that might overcome the limitations of traditional parameters. Four databases were searched.
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Maternal short stature does not predict their children's fatness indicators in a nutritional dual-burden sample of urban Mexican Maya. [PDF]
, 2014 The co-existence of very short stature due to poor chronic environment in early life and obesity is becoming a public health concern in rapidly transitioning populations with high levels of poverty.
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Use of bioelectrical impedance analysis in centenarians: a systematic review
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 2022 Abstract Background Centenarians often represent one of the best examples of aging successfully. However, the role of body composition or hydration status assessed with bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is poorly explored in this population.
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Accuracy of Consumer Grade Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Devices Compared to Air Displacement Plethysmography [PDF]
, 2011 The purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy of percent body fat estimates from seven different bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) models and a seven-site skin fold formula (SKF) compared with air displacement plethysmography (ADP) in ...
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Body Composition Measurement in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review of the Literature [PDF]
, 2016 Pediatric obesity is a major health concern that has an increased prevalence in children with special needs. In order to categorize a child’s weight, an assessment of body composition is needed.
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Prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenia among adults living in nursing homes [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives: Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of skeletal muscle and muscle function, with significant healthand disability consequences for older adults.
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