RT journal article
T1 Criterion-Related Validity of Field-Based Methods and Equations for Body Composition Estimation in Adults: A Systematic Review
A1 Marín Jiménez, Nuria
A1 Cruz León, Carolina Vaeny
A1 Sánchez Oliva, David
A1 Jiménez Iglesias, José
A1 Caraballo Vidal, Israel
A1 Padilla Moledo, María del Carmen
A1 Cadenas-Sanchez, Cristina
A1 Cuenca García, María Magdalena
A1 Castro Piñero, José
A2 Didáctica de la Educación FísicaPlástica y Musical
K1 Body composition
K1 Validation studies
K1 Generalized equations
K1 Obesity
AB Purpose of Review 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.Recent Findings 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.Summary 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.
PB SPRINGER
SN 2162-4968
YR 2022
FD 2022-12
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/28761
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/28761
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 10-may-2026