Abstract
Behavior of a New Equation using Bio- Impedancemetry to Predict Body Fat in Chilean Adults
Highlights
In Chile, 67% of the Chilean populations over 15 years old are overweight and 25.1% are obese [2]
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines cut-off points for overweight and obesity as 25 kg/ m2 and 30 kg/ m2, respectively; there is growing evidence that these cut-off values are not valid for all populations, since it is the amount of body fat, rather than the amount of excess weight, that determines the health risks associated with obesity [3]
This indicator does not discriminate between Fat Mass (FM) and Fat Free Mass (FFM) and ; its accuracy is affected by sex, race and age
Summary
In Chile, 67% of the Chilean populations over 15 years old are overweight and 25.1% are obese [2]. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines cut-off points for overweight and obesity as 25 kg/ m2 and 30 kg/ m2, respectively; there is growing evidence that these cut-off values are not valid for all populations, since it is the amount of body fat, rather than the amount of excess weight, that determines the health risks associated with obesity [3]. Anthropometric criteria based on weight, height and Body Mass Index (BMI) have been used to define obesity and to evaluate body composition at the health care level. This indicator does not discriminate between Fat Mass (FM) and Fat Free Mass (FFM) and ; its accuracy is affected by sex, race and age. It is essential to determine body composition in individuals because of the need to evaluate changes in nutritional status, which can affect body reserves differently [5]
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