Utility of ultrasound for body fat assessment: validity and reliability compared to a multicompartment criterion

Summary Measurement of body composition to assess health risk and prevention is expanding. Accurate portable techniques are needed to facilitate use in clinical settings. This study evaluated the accuracy and repeatability of a portable ultrasound ( US ) in comparison with a four‐compartment criterion for per cent body fat (%Fat) in overweight/obese adults. Fifty‐one participants (mean ± SD ; age: 37·2 ± 11·3 years; BMI : 31·6 ± 5·2 kg m −2 )...