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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"BOD POD."”.
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Comparison of circumference-based equation and air displacement plethysmography to assess body fat percentage and evaluation of intervention for Army ROTC cadets to meet body composition standards.
… are used in the United States Army to determine body fat percentage and measurements taken using the BOD POD. Additionally, this study investigated the effectiveness of a fitness and nutritional intervention program in reducing the number of cadets not meeting the Army standard for body fat …
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Three-dimensional body scanning : a novel technique for body composition assessment
INTRODUCTION: Accurate body composition assessment is crucial for determining health consequences due to excess body fat (BF). While several techniques exist there are few that are accurate, non-invasive, fast, and comfortable for subjects. The Three Dimensional (3D) body scanner is a new body …
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Comparison of a commercial weight loss program to traditional exercise
… exercise program (TE) for weight loss and body composition. A secondary purpose was to investigate changes in blood chemistry and blood pressure. Forty-three overweight (BMI [greater than or equal to] 25) and sedentary women received a 12 week membership to either WW or TE. Subjects in WW …
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Validity of Bioimpedance as a Measure of Body Fat in High School Wrestlers
… certification program requires the assessment of body composition and hydration status. Results from those assessments place wrestlers in their lowest allowable wrestling weight class. There are a variety of measurement devises that have proven to be effective in measuring body composition. …
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Left ventricular structure in children with developmental coordination disorder
… (n=63). LVM was measured using echocardiography. Body composition was determined using BOD POD and peak oxygen uptake (peak V02) was measured by a progressive exercise test. Height, weight and blood pressure were also measured. LVM was not significantly elevated in p-DCD compared to controls. Peak …
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Physical Activity and C-reactive Protein Levels: The Confounding Role of Body Fat Percentage
… objective was to determine the extent to which body fat percentage operated as a confounder in the association between physical activity and CRP. Physical activity was objectively measured using MTI accelerometers, which the subjects wore for seven continuous days. Fasting blood samples were …
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Impact of infant feeding status on maternal body composition
… exclusivity at 3 months and maternal body composition at 6 months as well as breastfeeding exclusivity at 6 months and maternal body composition at 6 months. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between infant feeding status at three and six months …
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Comparing aerobic adaptations with a running based high intensity interval training (HIIT) and a continuous endurance training (CET) protocol in relatively healthy adults
… as increased VO₂[subscritp max] and improved body composition. Recruitment of participant's occured by flyers on campus. After indicating interest, volunteers answered no, to all questions on the PAR-Q to be eligible. Pre and post testing included a submaximal VO₂[subscritp max] test, using …
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Dietary Fiber Intake and Body Fat Gain: A Prospective Cohort Study of Middle-Aged Women
… in dietary fiber consumption affect weight and body fat percentage (BF%) over time. An auxiliary objective was to examine the influence of age, total caloric intake, and physical activity (PA) on the relationship between changes in fiber intake and changes in body composition over time. Design/ …
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Comparison Of Apple's Ios 5 And Android For Mobile Applications Development: A Developer's Perspective
<p>Body composition, or the proportion of fat, muscle, and bone of an individual's body, is an important indication of health status. Numerous techniques can be used to assess body composition, producing varied results and measurements. For individuals with insufficient or excessive amounts of body …
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Emotional Health and Weight Gain: A Prospective Study of Middle-Aged Women
… the extent to which risk of gaining weight or body fat is affected by emotional health in women. A secondary objective was to determine the influence of age, baseline weight and body fat, physical activity (PA), energy intake, and changes in PA and energy intake, on the relationship between …
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The Acute Effects Of Alpha-Gpc On Hand Grip Strength, Jump Height, Power Output, Mood, And Reaction-Time In Recreationally Trained, College-Aged Individuals
… (dextrose, Group 1) alpha-GPC (6 mg ̭kgˉ̯ body mass, Group 2). Baseline measurements were obtained on the initial visit. On supplemental visits, immediately following ingestion, subjects were required to sit in a rested state for 25-minutes. Subjects first completed the 4-item mood …