Raw bioelectrical impedance (BIA) variables and physical fitness in young adults
Background: Body composition and physical fitness (PhF) are components of nutritional status closely related to each other, which can be assessed respectively using PF tests and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). In particular, raw BIA variables should be evaluated because of their potential relationships with muscle strength. Of note, bioimpedance (BI) index is related to fat-free mass (FFM), while impedance ratios (IR) and phase angle (PhA) are indexes of body cell mass and extracellular/intracellular water ratio.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - Category: Nutrition Authors: Paola Alicante, Ada Di Gregorio, Alessandra Manna, Lucia Bianco, Alessandra Esposito, Luca Scalfi Source Type: research