Table 3 Methods Comparison of TANITA vs. BIA
From: Clinically relevant body composition methods for obese pediatric patients
Characteristics | TANITA (N = 38) | BIA (N = 38) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
BFP (%) | 40.8 ± 7.6 | 37.9 ± 6.2 | 0.000 |
FM (kg) | 39.4 ± 17.1 | 36.4 ± 13.8 | 0.002 |
FFM (kg) | 54.8 ± 13.7 | 57.8 ± 15.4 | 0.002 |
TBW (kg) | 40.1 ± 10.1 | 41.3 ± 11.7 | 0.114 |
BMR (kcal) | 1982 ± 409 | 1631 ± 252 | 0.000 |