Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis: A Review of Principles and Applications

1 April 1992

journal article
review article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of the American College of Nutrition

Vol. 11 (2) , 199-209
https://doi.org/10.1080/07315724.1992.12098245

Abstract

Whole-body bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is widely used by researchers and clinicians as a noninvasive and safe method to estimate body composition and body water volume in children and adults. Development of new approaches, such as segmental and multifrequency analyzers, should greatly expand the utility of this electrical technique. This article reviews the principles, underlying assumptions, clinical applications and future directions of the BIA method.

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