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Using bioelectrical impedance analysis in children and adolescents: Pressing issues

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dc.contributor.authorOrsso, Camila E.
dc.contributor.authorGonzalez, Maria Cristina
dc.contributor.authorMaisch, Michael Johannes
dc.contributor.authorHaqq, Andrea M.
dc.contributor.authorPrado, Carla M.
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-01T11:54:08Z
dc.date.available2025-05-01T11:54:08Z
dc.date.issued2022-05-01
dc.descriptionSingle- and multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) has gained popularity as a tool to assess body composition and health status of children and adolescents, but many questions and misconceptions remain. This review addresses pressing issues researchers and health care providers may encounter when using BIA in the young population. The importance of choosing population-specific and device-specific equations to estimate body composition as well as the use of BIA in longitudinal analyses are discussed. When specific equations are not available, raw bioimpedance values (i.e., resistance, reactance, and impedance) can be used to compute bioimpedance parameters, such as phase angle, impedance ratio, and bioelectrical impedance vector analysis. As interpreting these parameters is challenging, suggestions are provided on the use of reference data, cut-off points, and adjustment factors. Furthermore, unsolved technical and analytical issues are listed. Based on existing issues and potential for future development, a greater interaction between industry and academic researchers to improve the validity of BIA measurements among children and adolescents across their developmental stages is encouraged.
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.7939/r3-1tt3-3j18
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsThis version of the article has been accepted for publication after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-021-01018-w
dc.subjectAdolescent
dc.subjectBody Composition
dc.subjectChild
dc.subjectElectric Impedance
dc.subjectHealth Status
dc.subjectHumans
dc.titleUsing bioelectrical impedance analysis in children and adolescents: Pressing issues
dc.typehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501 http://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85
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