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Research - General Body Composition
Use of bioelectrical impedance in hydration status assessment: reliability of a new tool in psychophysiology research
Adequate hydration is crucial in maintaining optimal physical and mental functioning and the need for a fast and reliable hydration status assessment in behavioral medicine research has become increasingly important. The goal of this study was to determine the reliability of bioelectrical impedance assessment (BIA) in assessing total body water (TBW), extracellular water (ECW) and intracellular water (ICW) and to assess whether individuals can be reliably classified as being hypohydrated or hyperhydrated using lower and upper quartiles, respectively.
Phase Angle as an indicator of Health and Fitness in Patients Entering an Exercise Referral Scheme
Physical fitness is important for health and longevity, and it has been argued that measurements should be considered routinely in clinical practice. Yet, many general practioners (GPs) have too little time to engage in discussions around physical activity or fitness, let alone their measurement. However, BIA is a quick and simple measure and, if PhA is predictive of such outcomes, may offer a valuable alternative for GPs and other clinical practitioners. Despite various studies in other specific clinical populations, there is little research considering the typical person at elevatedrisk of cardiometabolic disease or type 2 diabetes who might present to a GP and be referred for exercise. As such, the aim of this study was to examine the predictive value of PhA with respect to these measures in a sample of exercise referral patients.