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Concordia University St. Paul

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2023

Air plethysmography

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Comparison Of The Accuracy Of The Bodymetrixtm Ultrasound Three-Site And Seven-Site Body Fat Percentage Tests In Active Females, Paige Prestigiacomo May 2023

Comparison Of The Accuracy Of The Bodymetrixtm Ultrasound Three-Site And Seven-Site Body Fat Percentage Tests In Active Females, Paige Prestigiacomo

Master of Science in Kinesiology

The accurate assessment of body composition can be an important aspect for individuals seeking to maintain their health and optimize performance. The BodyMetrixTM Ultrasound (BMU) is becoming increasingly popular due to its portability, however conflicting research results regarding the accuracy are present, specifically in the female population. The purpose of this study aimed to compare the three-site and seven-site BMU in active, college-aged females to air plethysmography (BOD POD). Fourteen female participants were included in the study. The average participant was 20.29±1.54 years old, 165.46±5.51 cm tall, and 63.76±8.06 kg. Participants had all three body composition tests conducted on …