Accuracy of octa ‐polar bioelectrical impedance analysis for the assessment of total and appendicular body composition in children and adolescents with HIV: comparison with dual energy X‐ray absorptiometry and air displacement plethysmography

ConclusionsBIA was suitable for evaluating FFM and LSTM in children and adolescents with an HIV diagnosis. For FM, %BF and BMC, BIA was not suitable for performing an evaluation in both sexes.

Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics - August 10, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: J. A. C. Castro, L. R. A. Lima, D. A. S. Silva Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research