The changes and its effects in body composition value by overvaluation or undervaluation of height
2019
Kai, K. | Kanatsu, C. | Sakemoto, S.
Age-related height loss is a commonly recognized phenomenon; however, a simple method of estimating height has yet to be developed. Height input is required when using impedance body composition analyzers. Under- and overestimates of height were input into a InBody S10 at 2 cm intervals up to ±10 cm from actual height in order to investigate the effects of underestimated height on body composition estimates Impedance data analysis using Williams' method showed a significant increase in percent body fat and a significant decrease in muscle mass with underestimates of height of ±4cm or less. An effect on limb skeletal muscle index was observed only with underestimates of height of -10 cm because the effect was offset by dividing underestimated limb skeletal muscle mass measurements by underestimates of height (meaning overestimation).
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