Development of an Easy-to-Use Prediction Equation for Body Fat Percentage Based on BMI in Overweight and Obese Lebanese Adults

Development of an Easy-to-Use Prediction Equation for Body Fat Percentage Based on BMI in Overweight and Obese Lebanese Adults

An accurate estimation of body fat percentage (BF%) in patients who are overweight or obese is of clinical importance. In this study, we aimed to develop an easy-to-use BF% predictive equation based on body mass index (BMI) suitable for individuals in this population. A simplified prediction equatio...

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Main Authors: Leila Itani, Hana Tannir, Dana El Masri, Dima Kreidieh, Marwan El Ghoch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
bioimpedance
body composition
body fat percentage
obesity
predictive equation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/10/9/728

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