Validity of Quantitative Ultrasound and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis against Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry for Measuring Bone Quality and Body Composition in Children

Maryam Delshad; Kathryn L. Beck; Cathryn A. Conlon; Owen Mugridge; Marlena C. Kruger; Pamela R. von Hurst

doi:10.3390/proceedings2019008016

Proceedings (Mar 2019)

Validity of Quantitative Ultrasound and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis against Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry for Measuring Bone Quality and Body Composition in Children

Maryam Delshad,
Kathryn L. Beck,
Cathryn A. Conlon,
Owen Mugridge,
Marlena C. Kruger,
Pamela R. von Hurst

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Maryam Delshad: School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, College of Health, Massey University, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
Kathryn L. Beck: School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, College of Health, Massey University, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
Cathryn A. Conlon: School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, College of Health, Massey University, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
Owen Mugridge: School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, College of Health, Massey University, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
Marlena C. Kruger: School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Massey University, Palmerston North 4474, New Zealand
Pamela R. von Hurst: School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, College of Health, Massey University, Auckland 0632, New Zealand

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings2019008016
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 8, no. 1
p. 16

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Background: Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a well-regarded device for primarilymeasuring bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition. [...]

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ISSN: 2504-3900 (Online)
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Country of publisher: Switzerland
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