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There was no significant difference in detecting change in fat-free mass (FFM) at 12 and 32 weeks among underwater weighing, BIA, and skinfold measurements.
Different methods for measuring body composition can be used interchangeably without significant differences in outcomes.
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A 3 x 3 repeated measures ANOVA revealed no significant difference in detecting change in FFM at 12 and 32 weeks among underwater weighing, BIA and skinfold.
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Source
Assessment of Body Composition Change in a Community-Based Weight Management Program
Leslie A. Powell et al. · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2001
DOI 10.1080/07315724.2001.10719011
cohort · n=201Cited 21×
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