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Measuring Body Composition in Individuals with Intellectual Disability : A Scoping Review
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Research shows obesity to be more prevalent amongst individuals with intellectual disability (ID) making correct measurement of body composition crucial.
This study reviewed the validity and reliability of methods used for assessing body composition in individuals with ID.
Methods.
Authors conducted electronic searches through PubMed (1990 to present) and PsycINFO (1990 to present) and assessed relevant articles independently based on scoping review guidelines.
Reviewers included primary research related to the validity and reliability of body composition measures on individuals with ID.
Results.
Searches identified six articles assessing body composition methods used on individuals with ID including body mass index (BMI), skinfold thickness, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), waist circumference, tibia length, and anthropometric girth measurements.
BMI and waist circumference appear suitable measures but skinfold thickness measurements may not be advisable due to participants' noncompliance resulting in a lack of precision and inaccurate results.
Conclusions.
The current literature contains too few well-conducted studies to determine the precision and validity of body composition measures on individuals with ID.
There may be a need to devise further regression equations that apply to individuals with specific types of ID in order to increase the reliability and validity of body composition measurements.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Casey, Amanda Faith. 2013. Measuring Body Composition in Individuals with Intellectual Disability : A Scoping Review. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486385
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Casey, Amanda Faith. Measuring Body Composition in Individuals with Intellectual Disability : A Scoping Review. Journal of Obesity No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486385
American Medical Association (AMA)
Casey, Amanda Faith. Measuring Body Composition in Individuals with Intellectual Disability : A Scoping Review. Journal of Obesity. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486385
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486385