Assessment of Body Composition in Athletes: A Narrative Review of Available Methods with Special Reference to Quantitative and Qualitative Bioimpedance Analysis

Body composition is acknowledged as a determinant of athletic health and performance. Its assessment is crucial in evaluating the efficiency of a diet or aspects related to the nutritional status of the athlete. Despite the methods traditionally used to assess body composition, bioelectric impedance...

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Main Authors: Francesco Campa, Stefania Toselli, Massimiliano Mazzilli, Luís Alberto Gobbo, Giuseppe Coratella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/5/1620