Journal article
Validation of surrogate limb analysis for body composition in children by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Abstract
Background/Objectives:Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is a recognized tool for measurement of body composition and provides benefits of low dose radiation, quick scan time and multiple measurement options. Challenges arise in scanning children, particularly with limb movement. We aimed to validate the use of surrogate limb substitutions compared with whole-body scans by DXA for measuring fat, lean and bone mass in …
Authors
Rodrigopulle DJ; Atkinson SA
Journal
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 68, No. 6, pp. 653–657
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
June 2014
DOI
10.1038/ejcn.2014.44
ISSN
0954-3007