Limitations of Fat-Free Mass for the Assessment of Muscle Mass in Obesity

Conclusions: In obesity, the use of FFM is limited by a systematic error of reference methods. In addition, SMM accounts for about 50% of FFM only. Corrected measurement of SMM by BIA can overcome these drawbacks.Obes Facts 2019;12:307 –315
Source: Obesity Facts - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research