Cross-validation of prediction equations for estimating body composition in ballet dancers.

INTRODUCTION:In sports related to low body weight, such as classical ballet, the assessment of body composition is important for monitoring performance and health status. This study aimed to cross-validate anthropometry and bioelectrical impedance (BIA) predictive equations for estimating body compo...

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Main Authors: Leilane Lilian Araújo Leal, Giovanna Stefanne Lópes Barbosa, Rannapaula Lawrynhuk Urbano Ferreira, Erikarla Baracho Avelino, Adriana Nunes Bezerra, Sancha Helena de Lima Vale, Bruna Leal Lima Maciel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0219045