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Criterion-Related Validity of Field-Based Methods and Equations for Body Composition Estimation in Adults: A Systematic Review.

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2022-09-14

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Marin-Jimenez, Nuria
Cruz-Leon, Carolina
Sanchez-Oliva, David
Jimenez-Iglesias, Jose
Caraballo, Israel
Padilla-Moledo, Carmen
Cadenas-Sanchez, Cristina
Cuenca-Garcia, Magdalena
Castro-Piñero, Jose

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Overweight and obesity are associated to health prognosis. Therefore, body composition assessment is an important health outcome, especially in adult population. We analyzed the criterion-related validity of existing field-based methods and equations for body composition estimation in adults aged 19-64 years. One hundred studies met inclusion criteria. The field-based methods, waist circumference (WC), body adiposity index (BAI), and body mass index (BMI) are valid to indicate body adiposity. Likewise, several equations, including the classical Durnin/Womersley equation, Jackson/Pollock equation (males), and Jackson, Pollock, and Ward equation (females), are valid to estimate total body fat mass or body fat percentage. Anthropometric field methods can provide a simple, quick, and easy informative indicators of adiposity in adults. Classical equations, such as Durnin/Womersley equation, Jackson/Pollock equation, and Jackson, Pollock, and Ward equation, are still valid to estimate total body fat mass or body fat percentage in adult population. When choosing estimation equations, specific population characteristics, such as age, weight status, or race ethnicity, should be taken into account. (Trial Registration: Registered on PROSPERO (CRD42020194272)).

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Humans
Body composition
Young adult
Adult
Middle aged
Body mass index
Adiposity
Waist circumference
Reference values
Overweight
Obesity

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Adiposidad
Circunferencia de la cintura
Composición corporal
Obesidad
Sobrepeso
Valores de referencia
Índice de masa corporal

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Body composition, Generalized equations, Obesity, Validation studies

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Marin-Jimenez N, Cruz-Leon C, Sanchez-Oliva D, Jimenez-Iglesias J, Caraballo I, Padilla-Moledo C, et al. Criterion-Related Validity of Field-Based Methods and Equations for Body Composition Estimation in Adults: A Systematic Review. Curr Obes Rep. 2022 Dec;11(4):336-349