Methods for nurses to measure body composition

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Jose Maria Moran¹  Jesus Maria Lavado-garcia¹  Juan Diego Pedrera-zamorano¹ 

[1] ,Universidad de Extremadura Departamento de Enfermería Cáceres Spain

关键词: Body Composition;    Electric Impedance;    Absorptiometry;    Photon;    Composição Corporal;    Impedância Elétrica;    Absorciometria de Fóton;    Composición Corporal;    Impedancia Electrica;    Absorciometría de Fotón;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0104-11692011000400024

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

Among the methods available for assessing body composition, traditional methods like hydrodensitometry and skin-fold measurements are well known. In this review, we focus on the impedance and interactance methods, which use systems that are usually inexpensive, easily transportable and simple to operate. We also discuss the usefulness of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, particularly for the measurement of fat distribution. Nurses need to be skilled in the use of the equipment and familiar with the techniques.

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