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Showing 1 to 20 of 83 for “"Percent Body Fat"”.
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The effect of premenstrual edema on percent body fat measurements utilizing bioelectrical impedance
… edema (water retention) on measurements of percent body fat (%BF) in ovulating women during the menstrual cycle utilizing bioelectrical impedance. Specifically, this study was designed to investigate the difference between bioelectrical impedance measurements of %BF recorded during day 1 of …
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Variance In Percent Body Fat Between And Within Families As Measured By Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry
Objective: To determine the variance in percent body fat between and within families as measured by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Methods: Percent body fat (%BF) assessed in 95 females, 120 males (included 54 sets of biological siblings) using DXA. Physical activity questionnaire used to …
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The validity of percent body fat estimates by Jackson & Pollock skinfold equation, near infrared, bioelectrical impedance and body mass index
This study compared the validity of percent fat estimates by the Jackson & Pollock sum of four skinfold equation (JPSF), bioeletrical impedance (BIA), near infrared (NIR) and body mass index (BMI) when compared to the criterion method of underwater weighing (UWW). Skinfolds were measured at four …
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A comparison of height, weight, and percent body fat of college baseball athletes at the pitcher, catcher, infield, and outfield positions
… to determine and compare the height, weight, and percent body fat of pitchers, catchers, infielders, and outfielders among college baseball athletes. The subjects participating in this investigation were baseball players ranging from 18-23 years of age and who were members of seven intercollegiate …
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Nutrition and health attitudes in a male Navy population and their relationships to selected physical readiness measures
… measures: 1.5 mile run, sit-ups, pushups, and percent body fat. Five attitudinal factors were developed from a self-report lifestyle questionnaire through factor analysis: General nutrition orientation, high fat food preference, positive exercise attitude, willingness to seek help attitude, and …
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The effect of amino acid supplementation on weight, body composition, muscle size, and muscle strength in amateur weightlifters
… acid supplement on muscle size, muscle strength, body composition, and body weight. A blind protocol was followed in which eight of the participants were administered the amino acid supplement and seven received a placebo. Each subject was tested before and immediately after the ten week …
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Investigation of Determinants of Agility Performance in Soccer
… = 65). Anthropometric measures included height, body mass, percent body fat, lean body mass. Strength was evaluated using an isometric mid-thigh pull, and power was measured by vertical jumps. In correlation analysis, agility performance showed a statistically significant correlation (p<0.05) …
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Evaluation of Physical Activity and Weight Loss On Adiposity and Hypertension Outcomes
… is not well-studied whether central obesity and fat distribution are also related to the future HTN. 13,897men and 5,296 women healthy normotensive aged 20-100 years completed a baseline examination during 1976-2004 and were followed for HTN incidence. Incident HTN was identified via follow-up …
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Cardiovascular health risk profiling of Niagara Region grade 9 students : implications for elementary curriculum /
… survey and were measured for height, weight, percent body fat, blood pressure, and total cholesterol and performed the 20-metre shuttle run test as part of their physical and health education classes. The Niagara Region grade 9 population had a healthy risk profile. Aerobic power was inversely …
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Exercise Participation during Weight Loss on a High Protein – Low Carbohydrate Diet Plan in Females Aged 15-25 Years
… comparison of markers of health such as weight, fat mass, percent body fat, and fat-free mass in females who consistently exercised during the diet (Exercisers) from those who did not participate in consistent exercise (Non- Exercisers). The population in this study was selected due to the …
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The effect of endurance running on training adaptations in women participating in a weight lifting program
… [MG] and 1.18 cm above the patella [AP]) and percent body fat were measured pre- and post-training, only weekly on a calibrated scale. Body weight was measured. Significant improvements in isotonic leg strength of 56% for W and 66% for RW were observed, with no difference between the groups. W …
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Changes in Body Mass, Body Composition, Physical Activity and Nutrition from the First to the Fourth Academic Year in University Students
… diet quality, which can lead to weight gain, a percent body fat in the overweight/obesity range, and increased cardiometabolic disease risk over time. The purpose of the current study was to investigate changes in body mass and composition from 1st to 4th year among university students, and to …
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The effects of an eight week cardiac rehabilitation exercise program on Lp(a) concentration in patients with coronary artery disease
… 3-day diet and physical activity diaries and had body composition measurements (weight, percent body fat and waist to hip ratio (WHR)) taken at the beginning and end of the 8-week testing period. Although subjects with higher initial plasma (Lp(a)) showed greater decreases in (Lp(a)), a t-test …
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Frequent cholesterol feedback as an aid in lowering cholesterol levels
… mg/dl), blood pressure (BP), weight, predicted percent body fat, dietary fat/cholesterol, age, education, or program attendance.
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Body Composition Assessment After Pediatric Liver Transplant
… obesity as a long-term outcome. Increases in fat mass are associated with adverse developmental and metabolic outcomes that could be addressed through nutritional intervention. The ability to describe weight gain post-transplant would allow clinicians to assess nutritional status beyond …
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Alteration of bone metabolism in OLETF rat
… OLETF and LETO (control) rats, femoral BMD and percent body fat were measured in 8, 25, 40, 52wks of age. In 25wks of age, all the OLETF rats developed Type II DM. In 52wks of age, rats were sacrificed and brain sections were made for immunohistochemistry. Hormones, growth factors and bone …
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Comparison of isoenergetic aerobic versus aerobic plus resistance exercise program during a weight loss program
… concerning dietary modification. A low fat, self selected diet of approximately 1200-1500 kcal was recommended. Ten women participated in a walking program four days/week (GP1) which progresses to 160 minutes per week at 70% HR max. The second group (GP2) of nine women did two days/week …
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The effect of boron supplementation on bone mineral density and hormonal status in college female athletes
… estradiol progesterone, and testosterone, and percent body fat, and body weight. The athletes had a significantly greater V02MX (p < 0.05) than the sedentary group. There were no differences between the A and the S groups' food intake as measured in kcals, protein, fat, carbohydrate and fiber …
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Diet, body weight patterns and menstrual status of competitive female body builders
… information on nutritional profiles and body weight (BW) patterns of 6 competitive female body builders (x age = 27) before, during and after a competition. Precompetition (-28 to -26 d); (-9 to -7 d), competition (-2 to 0 d) and post competition (+1 to +3 d); (+26 to +28 d) 3-d diet and …
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Immune Response in Young Men to the 2014/15 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
… Serum samples were analyzed for changes in antibody titers, serum leptin, soluble leptin receptors (sLEPR) and C-reactive protein (CRP). No differences in median percent body fat, leptin, sLEPR or CRP were associated with seroconversion rates. Participants with higher physical activity scores …
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