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 assess current physical activity habits in each participant. Results: Variance in %BF between and within families is similar. Amount of television viewing and levels of physical activity can affect %BF. Discussion: A model such as the one derived in this study can be a useful tool in intervention programs implemented to decrease obesity.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Grantor dc:publisher

Brigham Young University - Provo

Author dc:creator

• Kelsey, Laurel Anne

• television viewing
• physical activity
• obesity interventions
• Exercise Science

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/173

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsarchive.byu.edu:etd-1172