A comparison between bioelectrical impedance analysis and air-displacement plethysmography in assessing fat-free mass in patients with motor neurone diseases: a cross-sectional study.

Mark R Janse van MantgemMaaike L Soors D'AnconaMyrte MeyjesLeonard H Van Den BergElles SteenhagenAnnemieke KokRuben P A van Eijk

Published in: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis & frontotemporal degeneration (2024)

BIA systematically overestimates FFM in patients with MND. Although the differences are limited with ADP, underscoring the utility of BIA for research, overestimation of fat-free mass may have consequences for clinical decision-making, especially when interest lies in determining the metabolic index.

Keyphrases

decision making
adipose tissue
body composition
fatty acid
dual energy
physical activity
risk factors
computed tomography
magnetic resonance imaging