Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical review
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Resumo: | Body composition is a determinant factor for performance in different sports modalities. Safe, practical and validated instruments are necessary for the measurement of body composition and for the identification of alterations that occur during the training period. A critical review was performed comparing studies that apply skinfold thickness (SKF) and bioelectrical impedance (BIA) for the estimation of body composition in athletes. Studies published between 1990 and 2007 available online in the Pubmed, SportDiscus and Scielo databases were reviewed. Seven critical points were evaluated to rate the studies: number of subjects, performance level of the athletes studied, statistical methods applied, number of equations tested, test control, sample control, and gold standard used to compare the data. SKF and BIA present advantages for the assessment of body composition in athletes compared to other methods, such as their easy application, non-invasiveness and relatively low cost. The accuracy and reliability of the results obtained with these methods depend on test conditions, equations selected for data analysis and characteristics of the particular group (sports modality, gender, age and performance level). SKF seems to be a better method to estimate body composition in athletes because of the availability of specific equations for different sports modalities and because of the low sensitivity of BIA in detecting minimal alterations that occur during the training period. |
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Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical reviewPregas cutâneas vs impedância bioelétrica na avaliação da composição corporal de atletas: uma revisão críticaBody composition is a determinant factor for performance in different sports modalities. Safe, practical and validated instruments are necessary for the measurement of body composition and for the identification of alterations that occur during the training period. A critical review was performed comparing studies that apply skinfold thickness (SKF) and bioelectrical impedance (BIA) for the estimation of body composition in athletes. Studies published between 1990 and 2007 available online in the Pubmed, SportDiscus and Scielo databases were reviewed. Seven critical points were evaluated to rate the studies: number of subjects, performance level of the athletes studied, statistical methods applied, number of equations tested, test control, sample control, and gold standard used to compare the data. SKF and BIA present advantages for the assessment of body composition in athletes compared to other methods, such as their easy application, non-invasiveness and relatively low cost. The accuracy and reliability of the results obtained with these methods depend on test conditions, equations selected for data analysis and characteristics of the particular group (sports modality, gender, age and performance level). SKF seems to be a better method to estimate body composition in athletes because of the availability of specific equations for different sports modalities and because of the low sensitivity of BIA in detecting minimal alterations that occur during the training period.A composição corporal é fator determinante no desempenho esportivo em diversas modalidades, sendo necessária a utilização de instrumentos seguros, práticos e válidos para determinar a composição corporal e identificar as modificações que ocorrem no decorrer da temporada de treinamento. Com isso, o objetivo do presente estudo foi, através de uma revisão crítica, comparar estudos que avaliaram as técnicas de pregas cutâneas e impedância bioelétrica para estimar a composição corporal de atletas. Foram revisados estudos publicados de 1990 a 2007, identificados “on line” através dos bancos de dados PubMed, SportDiscus e Scielo. Para qualificar os estudos, sete elementos críticos foram avaliados: número de participantes, nível dos atletas estudados, métodos estatísticos empregados, uso de diferentes equações, controle dos testes, controle da amostra e método de referência. Como ferramenta na avaliação da composição corporal de atletas, IB e PC apresentam muitas vantagens em relação a outros métodos, principalmente, quanto à facilidade de aplicação, por ser um método não invasivo de determinação e de preço razoavelmente barato. A exatidão e confiança de resultados obtidos por esses métodos são altamente dependentes das condições do teste, das equações selecionadas e das características do grupo a ser avaliado (modalidade desportiva, gênero, idade e nível competitivo dos atletas). A técnica de PC parece mais confiável quando comparada com IB para estimar a composição corporal em atletas, principalmente, por existirem equações específicas para diferentes modalidades e situações, e pela falta de sensibilidade do método de IB às pequenas mudanças na composição corporal que ocorrem durante a temporada de treinamento.Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Florianópolis, SC. Brasil2009-01-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion"Avaliado por Pares","Artigo Solicitado""Avaliado por Pares", "Artigo Solicitado"Bibliográficoapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2009v11n3p33410.1590/1980-0037.2009v11n3p334Brazilian Journal of Kinanthropometry and Human Performance; Vol. 11 No. 3 (2009); 334-340Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria e Desempenho Humano; v. 11 n. 3 (2009); 334-3401980-00371415-8426reponame:Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano (Online)instname:Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)instacron:UFSCporhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2009v11n3p334/10326https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/article/view/1980-0037.2009v11n3p334/16503Deminice, RafaelRosa, Flavia Tronconinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2020-01-22T10:32:03Zoai:periodicos.ufsc.br:article/10846Revistahttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/PUBhttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/rbcdh/oairbcdh@contato.ufsc.br || portaldeperiodicos.bu@contato.ufsc.br1980-00371415-8426opendoar:2020-01-22T10:32:03Revista Brasileira de Cineantropometria & Desempenho Humano (Online) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC)false |
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Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical review Pregas cutâneas vs impedância bioelétrica na avaliação da composição corporal de atletas: uma revisão crítica |
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Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical review |
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Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical review Deminice, Rafael |
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Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical review |
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Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical review |
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Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical review |
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Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical review |
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Skinfold thickness versus bioelectrical impedance for the evaluation of body composition in athletes: a critical review |
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Deminice, Rafael |
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Deminice, Rafael Rosa, Flavia Troncon |
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Deminice, Rafael Rosa, Flavia Troncon |
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Body composition is a determinant factor for performance in different sports modalities. Safe, practical and validated instruments are necessary for the measurement of body composition and for the identification of alterations that occur during the training period. A critical review was performed comparing studies that apply skinfold thickness (SKF) and bioelectrical impedance (BIA) for the estimation of body composition in athletes. Studies published between 1990 and 2007 available online in the Pubmed, SportDiscus and Scielo databases were reviewed. Seven critical points were evaluated to rate the studies: number of subjects, performance level of the athletes studied, statistical methods applied, number of equations tested, test control, sample control, and gold standard used to compare the data. SKF and BIA present advantages for the assessment of body composition in athletes compared to other methods, such as their easy application, non-invasiveness and relatively low cost. The accuracy and reliability of the results obtained with these methods depend on test conditions, equations selected for data analysis and characteristics of the particular group (sports modality, gender, age and performance level). SKF seems to be a better method to estimate body composition in athletes because of the availability of specific equations for different sports modalities and because of the low sensitivity of BIA in detecting minimal alterations that occur during the training period. |
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