A new anthropometric model for body composition estimation: Comparison with a bioelectrical impedance consumer device.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study refers to an anthropometric model, Dahlmann-Body-Analysis (DBA), based on formerly developed weight-height-frame tables. Including the anthropometric variable abdomen circumference (AC), a further differentiation into muscularity and fat mass could be realized. This enables to calculate the individual percentage fat mass (%FM), providing a cost-effective method for epidemiological studies. The present work sets out to investigate, whether %FM computed by the DBA model compares to BIA measurements, notably under conditions of heavy obesity.

Subjects/methods

In 103 adults (37 males, 66 females, age 42.5 ± 12.5 years, BMI 38.2 ± 4.8 kg/m²) %FM was estimated by a tetrapolar BIA device and compared to results derived by the DBA system. Bland-Altman an

SUBMITTER: Dahlmann N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9436137 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature