Analysis of body composition among children and adolescents – a cross-sectional study of the Polish population and comparison of body fat measurement methods

Golec, Joanna; Kmiotek, Elizabeth; Czechowska, Dorota; Szczygieł, Elżbieta; Masłoń, Agata; Tomaszewski, Krzysztof A.; Golec, Edward

doi:10.1515/jpem-2013-0427

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“…For the NHANES data set, Tanner stage was not collected, but is required for estimating body composition in males using the equation of Slaughter. Consistent with another publication (Golec et al, 2014), males were categorised as prepubertal for age<12 years, peripubertal for ages 12 to 14 years, and pubertal for age>14 years.…”

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Body composition estimation using skinfolds in children with and without health conditions affecting growth and body composition

Wendel

Weber

Leonard

et al. 2016

Annals of Human Biology

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Background Body composition prediction equations using skinfolds are useful alternatives to advanced techniques, but their utility across diverse pediatric populations is unknown. Aim To evaluate published and new prediction equations across diverse samples of children with health conditions affecting growth and body composition. Subjects and Methods Anthropometric and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) body composition measures were obtained in children with Down syndrome (n=59), Crohn disease (n=128), steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (n=67), and a healthy reference group (n=835). Published body composition equations were evaluated. New equations were developed for ages 3 to 21y using the healthy reference sample and validated in other groups and national survey data. Results Fat mass [FM], fat-free mass [FFM] and percent body fat [%BF]) from published equations were highly correlated with DXA-derived measures (r=0.71 to 0.98), but with poor agreement (mean difference: 2.4kg, −1.9kg, and 6.3% for FM, FFM and %BF). New equations produced similar correlations (r=0.85 to 1.0) with improved agreement for the reference group (0.2kg, 0.4kg, and 0.0% for FM, FFM and %BF, respectively), and in sub-groups. Conclusions New body composition prediction equations show excellent agreement with DXA, and improve body composition estimation in healthy children and those with selected conditions affecting growth.

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confidence: 85%

Body composition estimation using skinfolds in children with and without health conditions affecting growth and body composition

Wendel

Weber

Leonard

et al. 2016

Annals of Human Biology

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“…However, most studies included only adolescents [20][21][22], and the body composition was evaluated by one skinfold thickness measurement at the triceps [22] or the sum of two skinfold thickness measurements at the triceps and subscapularis or at the triceps and calf [8,20,21]. Underestimation or overestimation of fat mass by skinfold equations has been shown in other studies with the different populations, independent of nutritional studies [34][35][36]. In this context, it is important to evaluate the body composition by accurate methods such as multifrequency bioimpedance.…”

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Body composition parameters can better predict body size dissatisfaction than body mass index in children and adolescents

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Purpose Recent studies suggest that body mass index is not a reliable enough measurement for body composition in individuals, particularly in older and younger people. However, most research on body image has used the body mass index (BMI) as a physiological predictor of body satisfaction, particularly in children. The aim of this study was to investigate whether body composition is a better predictor of body size dissatisfaction in children than BMI. Methods This is a cross-sectional study. Healthy children and adolescents aged 5-19 years, sex male and female, were recruited using a convenience sample in Brazil. BMI was measured according to the international standardization method and body composition was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) with a portable device model (BIA InBodyS10 multi-frequency, USA). Body size dissatisfaction was assessed using the Kakeshita's Figure Rating Scale for Brazilian Children. Data were analyzed with logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 547 participants were evaluated, including 54% females and 67% Caucasian, with a mean age of 11.4 ± 3.8 years. The mean BMI was 20.5 ± 4.6 kg/m 2 , and the mean percentages of fat and lean mass were 23.01 ± 10.59% and 72.84 ± 10.03%, respectively. In the multivariable model, only body composition was significantly associated with body size dissatisfaction (odds ratio: 1.849 (1.085-3.149, p = 0.024) and 1.828 (1.043-3.202, p = 0.035), respectively). Conclusions Body composition measures can better predict body size dissatisfaction in children and adolescents than BMI. This result may be relevant for the design of future studies on physiological indicators and body satisfaction. Level of evidence Level V, cross-sectional study

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“…It concerns both the frequency of eating selected meals, the lack of certain foods conducive to health in the daily diet (vegetables) and their replacement with health-threatening products (fast food). Own research and other authors’ ones (Woźniacka et al , 2018, Kowal et al , 2016, Tomaszewski et al , 2015, Golec et al , 2014, Rodziewicz-Gruhn and Połacik, 2013; Wojciechów-Gazel et al , 2013; Wronka et al , 2007; Suliga 2004; Wronka and Chmara-Pawlińska, 2004; Kowalski 2003; Mięsowicz and Palus, 2002) indicate that young people are one of the social groups whose nutrition method raises many objections in terms of both quantity and quality. This is particularly evident among students living outside their family homes.…”

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Assessment of nutritional behavior of Polish pupils and students

Mazurek-Kusiak

Kobyłka

Sawicki

2019

BFJ

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess nutritional habits and body composition parameters in the group of Polish pupils and students. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted by the body composition analysis using the biological impedance method applying TANITA analyzer and diagnostic survey method using standardized direct interview with selected elements of the Sarzynska test. The research was carried out in various regions of Poland on a group of 1,000 pupils and students, using a targeted sample selection in the following subgroups: 250 middle school pupils, 250 high school students, 250 students living in a family home and 250 students living in an academic home. Findings Significantly the worst nutritional habits according to the Sarzynska test are shown by students living in academic home. As many as 21.6 percent of them eat very badly, while only 10.4 percent of students living in a family home eat very badly. This may indicate a lack of conditions, skills and time to prepare healthy meals, but also the lack of parental control in relation to what their child eats. The middle school pupils eat the healthiest meals (64.4 percent). It can be seen the regularity that the older the child is, the smaller the percentage of people in the healthy group. Research limitations/implications A research limitation was the little sample size of the study (1,000 person) and participants might have felt uncomfortable during research. Practical implications People planning class schedules should also plan breaks for a full-value meal. It is necessary to organize affordable courses that would teach simple and fast food preparation that does not require a lot of equipment and little popular ingredients. It would also be necessary to draw parents’ attention to excessive care and the fact that not allowing children to “experiment” in the kitchen may arouse in them the reluctance and fear of cooking. Social implications Among students, one should conduct universal education regarding a healthy lifestyle, which should focus on the subject of proper nutrition and physical activity, because there are no systemic solutions that would include adults. In order to improve nutritional habits, social rooms in academic homes should be adjusted so that students have the conditions to prepare nutritious meals, as well as provide access to canteens, where students would receive a reasonable meal at a reasonable price. The qualifications of the staff working there should also be improved. Originality/value The present study adds to the existing body of literature nutritional habits and body composition parameters in the group of Polish pupils and students. The results are the foundation for providing recommendations to policy makers, universitets, schools, food organizations and parents.

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Analysis of body composition among children and adolescents – a cross-sectional study of the Polish population and comparison of body fat measurement methods

Abstract: The percent of youths classified as overweight and obese has increased in Krakow (Poland). Calculation of body fat percent derived from bioimpedance provides better estimates than the use of Slaughter equations, which tended to overestimates the values.

Cited by 11 publications

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Body composition estimation using skinfolds in children with and without health conditions affecting growth and body composition

Body composition estimation using skinfolds in children with and without health conditions affecting growth and body composition

Body composition parameters can better predict body size dissatisfaction than body mass index in children and adolescents

Assessment of nutritional behavior of Polish pupils and students

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