Segmental BIA-derived body composition in children and adolescents aged 5-18 years: age- and sex-specific reference values and limitations in obesity.

Klara Böker¹, Mandy Vogel^2,3, Annelie Grundmann², Wieland Kiess^2,3

¹Leipzig University, Medical Faculty, University Hospital for Children and Adolescents Leipzig, Center for Pediatric Research (CPL), LIFE Child, Leipzig, Germany. Klara.Boeker@medizin.uni-leipzig.de.

²Leipzig University, Medical Faculty, University Hospital for Children and Adolescents Leipzig, Center for Pediatric Research (CPL), LIFE Child, Leipzig, Germany.

³German Center for Child and Adolescent Health (DZKJ), Partner Site Leipzig/Dresden, Leipzig, Germany.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Bioimpedance analysis (BIA) is a non-invasive method for estimating fat-free mass (FFM) and fat mass (FM) via resistance (Rz) and reactance (Xc). Despite its potential, its usefulness and accuracy in children remain controversial. SUBJECTS/METHODS: We obtained body composition measurements from 2954 visits involving 1547 participants (aged 5-21 years) using segmental BIA me…

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