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- Title
Using bioelectrical impedance analysis in children and adolescents: Pressing issues.
- Authors
Orsso, Camila E.; Gonzalez, Maria Cristina; Maisch, Michael Johannes; Haqq, Andrea M.; Prado, Carla M.
- Abstract
Single- 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.
- Publication
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2022, Vol 76, Issue 5, p659
- ISSN
0954-3007
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1038/s41430-021-01018-w