How reliable is BMI? Bioimpedance analysis of body composition in underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The human body consists of water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and minerals that build cells, tissues, and organs. In healthy people, the content of these molecules remains nearly constant. The body mass index (BMI) is commonly used to classify abnormal body composition among adults. According to the WHO, a high BMI is a major risk factor for many diseases. Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a commonly used method for assessing body composition in clinical practice and medical research.

Aims

The aim of this study was to identify the advantages and disadvantages of using BMI in diagnosis of underweight, overweight, and obesity, by comparing the value of the index with the values of body composition analysis parameters.

Methods

A total of 267 healthy wom

SUBMITTER: Lebiedowska A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8302488 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature