Age and gender peculiarities of body composition in pupils according to bioelectrical impedance analysis

The study is relevant due to insufficient diagnostic sensitivity of the body mass index to assess the risk of nutrition disorders and determine the range and the content of preventive measures. The aim of the research was to investigate age and gender characteristics of body composition indicators in schoolchildren according to bioimpedance analysis. Material and methods. 136 students of the city secondary school divided in four age groups (7-8,...