Development of a bedside-applicable ultrasound protocol to estimate fat mass index derived from whole body dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scans

OBJECTIVES: Precise measures of adiposity are difficult to obtain in clinical settings due to a lack of access to accurate and reliable techniques. The aim of this study was to develop and internally validate a bedside-applicable ultrasound protocol to estimate fat mass index. METHODS: We conducted an observational cross-sectional study of 94 university and community dwelling adults who attended a single data-collection session. Adipose tissue …