Reliability of body composition assessment using A-mode ultrasound in a heterogeneous sample.

Monica Miclos-BalicaPaul MunteanFalk SchickHoria G HaragusBogdan GlisiciVasile PupazanAdrian Neagu Monica Neagu

Published in: European journal of clinical nutrition (2020)

A-mode US is highly reliable for %BF assessments, but it is more precise for men than for women. Examiner performance is a source of variability that needs to be mitigated to further improve the precision of this technique.

Keyphrases

body composition
resistance training
bone mineral density
polycystic ovary syndrome
magnetic resonance imaging
pregnancy outcomes
middle aged
type diabetes
pregnant women
computed tomography
cervical cancer screening
adipose tissue
breast cancer risk
high intensity