Validity and reliability of body composition analysers in children and adults

Volume: 100, Issue: 4, Pages: 859 - 865
Published: Oct 1, 2008
Abstract
We tested the validity and reliability of the BioSpace InBody 320, Omron and Bod-eComm body composition devices in men and women (n 254; 21-80 years) and boys and girls (n 117; 10-17 years). We analysed percentage body fat (%BF) and compared the results with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in adults and compared the results of the InBody with underwater weighing (UW) in children. All body composition devices were correlated (r 0.54-0.97;...
Paper Details
Title
Validity and reliability of body composition analysers in children and adults
Published Date
Oct 1, 2008
Volume
100
Issue
4
Pages
859 - 865
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