Author/Authors :
Baker, Julien S Institute for Clinical Exercise and Health Science - Exercise Science Research Laboratory - School of Science - Faculty of Science and Technology - University of the West of Scotland, Scotland , Davies, Bruce Institute for Clinical Exercise and Health Science - Exercise Science Research Laboratory - School of Science - Faculty of Science and Technology - University of the West of Scotland, Scotland , Buchan, Duncan Institute for Clinical Exercise and Health Science - Exercise Science Research Laboratory - School of Science - Faculty of Science and Technology - University of the West of Scotland, Scotland , Kilgore, Lon Institute for Clinical Exercise and Health Science - Exercise Science Research Laboratory - School of Science - Faculty of Science and Technology - University of the West of Scotland, Scotland
Abstract :
We read with interest the article recently published in
the September issue of the Asian Journal of Sports
Medicine by Loenneke et al[1]. We were particularly
interested in the section that stated; ‘The BIA device
investigated in this study did not provide a valid
estimate of fat free mass index (FFMI) in male and
female collegiate athletes. Although there was a general
tendency for the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
to underestimate FFMI compared to DEXA, 98% of the
estimates were within plus or minus 2 kg/m2.
Therefore, while slightly biased, BIA may provide a
reasonable (± 2 kg/ m2) estimate of nutritional status
for practitioners who are unable able to afford more
expensive equipment’.
Keywords :
Body Composition , BMI , Performance , Obesity
