The influence of body position on bioelectrical impedance spectroscopy measurements in young children.

ABSTRACT: Bioelectrical impedance techniques are easy to use and portable tools for assessing body composition. While measurements vary according to standing vs supine position in adults, and fasting and bladder voiding have been proposed as additional important influences, these have not been assessed in young children. Therefore, the influence of position, fasting, and voiding on bioimpedance measurements was examined in children. Bioimpedance measurements (ImpediMed SFB7) were made in 50 children (3.38 years). Measurements were made when supine and twice when standing (immediately on standing and after four minutes). Impedance and body composition were compared between positions, and the effect of fasting and voiding was assessed. Impedance varied between positions, but body composition parameter

SUBMITTER: Lyons-Reid J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8121940 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature