TY  - JOUR
AV  - public
N2  - OBJECTIVE: Prediction of body composition from bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) measurements using mixture theory-based biophysical modelling invokes a factor (KB) to account for differing body geometry (or proportions) between individuals. To date, a single constant value is commonly used. The aim of this study was to investigate variation in KB across individuals and to develop a procedure for estimating an individualized KBvalue. APPROACH: Publicly available body dimension data, primarily from the garment industry, were used to calculate KBvalues for individuals of varying body sizes across the life-span. The 3-D surface relationship between weight, height and KB, was determined and used to create look-up tables to enable estimation of KBin individuals based on height and weight. The utility of the proposed method was assessed by comparing body composition predictions from BIS using either a constant KBvalue or the individualized value. RESULTS: Computed KB values were well fitted to height and weight by a 3-D surface (R2 = 0.988). Body composition was predicted more accurately compared to reference methods when using individualized KBthan a constant value in infants and children but improvement in prediction was less in adults particularly those with high body mass index. SIGNIFICANCE: Prediction of body composition from BIS and mixture theory is improved by using an individualized body proportion factor in those of small body habitus, e.g. children. Improvement is small in adults or non-existent in those of large body size. Further improvements may be possible by incorporating a factor to account for trunk size, i.e., waist circumference.
JF  - Physiological Measurement
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6579/ac5e83
VL  - 43
A1  - Ward, Leigh C
A1  - Wells, Jonathan CK
A1  - Lyons-Reid, Jaz
A1  - Tint, Mya Thway
IS  - 3
ID  - discovery10145951
KW  - Bioimpedance spectroscopy
KW  -  Body proportions
KW  -  Kb
KW  -  Mixture theory
PB  - IOP Publishing
N1  - This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher?s terms and conditions.
Y1  - 2022/03//
TI  - Individualized body geometry correction factor (KB) for use when predicting body composition from bioimpedance spectroscopy
ER  -