Methods for nurses to measure body composition

Among the methods available for assessing body composition, traditional methods like hydrodensitometry and skin-fold measurements are well known. In this review, we focus on the impedance and interactance methods, which use systems that are usually inexpensive, easily transportable and simple to ope...

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Published in:Revista latino-americana de enfermagem 2011-07, Vol.19 (4), p.1033-1038
Main Authors: Moran, Jose Maria, Lavado-Garcia, Jesus Maria, Pedrera-Zamorano, Juan Diego
Format: Article
Language:eng ; por
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Body Composition
Humans
NURSING
Nursing Diagnosis - methods
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Summary:Among the methods available for assessing body composition, traditional methods like hydrodensitometry and skin-fold measurements are well known. In this review, we focus on the impedance and interactance methods, which use systems that are usually inexpensive, easily transportable and simple to operate. We also discuss the usefulness of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, particularly for the measurement of fat distribution. Nurses need to be skilled in the use of the equipment and familiar with the techniques.
ISSN:0104-1169
1518-8345
1518-8345
0104-1169
DOI:10.1590/S0104-11692011000400024