Performance of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis in the Estimation of Bone Mineral Content in Healthy Children Aged 6–12 Years

Background: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a widely available tool which provides mineral estimate. However, BIA is not currently recognized as a bone mineral measuring method. This study aimed to explore the ability of BIA to predict bone mineral content (BMC) in children, using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry as a gold standard. Methods: Healthy children aged 6–12 years (n = 176) were recruited for BIA and dual-energy X-ray...