Bioelectrical impedance analysis and physical fitness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Introduction: Body composition and physical fitness (PF) are major components of nutritional status which may be evaluated in the clinical setting using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and a number of different specific tests, respectively. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that is usually progressive and frequently associated with poor nutritional status.
Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - Category: Nutrition Authors: Source Type: research