Cited by 74Body Composition Measurement TechniquesElectrical and Bioimpedance TomographyNutrition and Health in Aging

Development and clinical application of bioelectrical impedance analysis method for body composition assessment

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Son, Jang Won, Han, Byoung‐Duck, Bennett, Jonathan P., Heymsfield, Steve, Lim, Soo·2025·Obesity Reviews

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Summary: Obesity, which is characterized by excessive body fat, increases the risk of chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. Sarcopenia, a decline in muscle mass, is also associated with many chronic disorders and is therefore a major concern in aging populations. Body composition analysis is important in the evaluation of obesity and sarcopenia because it provides information about the distribution of body fat and muscle mass. It is also useful for monitoring nutritional status, disease severity, and the effectiveness of interventions, such as exercise, diet, and drugs, and thus helps assess overall health and longevity. Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry are commonly used for this purpose. However, they have limitations, such as high cost, long measurement time, and radiation exposure. Instead, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), which was introduced several decades ago and has undergone significant technological advancements, can be used. It is easily accessible, affordable, and importantly, poses no radiation risk, making it suitable for use in hospitals, fitness centers, and even at home. Herein, we review the recent technological developments and clinical applications of BIA to provide an updated understanding of BIA technology and its strengths and limitations.

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Authors
Son, J. W., Han, B., Bennett, J. P., Heymsfield, S., & Lim, S.
Affiliations
  • The Catholic University of Korea Bucheon St. Mary's Hospital (KR)
  • Korea University (KR)
  • University of Hawaii Cancer Center (US)
  • Pennington Biomedical Research Center Baton Rouge Louisiana USA
  • Seoul National University (KR)
Corresponding author
Lim, Soo
Venue
Obesity Reviews
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2024-09-30
Volume
26
Issue
1
Pages
e13844-e13844
ISSN
  • 1467-7881 (ISSN-L)
  • 1467-789X
OpenAlex
W4403005269
Cited by
74
References
210
Citations by year
2026: 44 · 2025: 30
FWCI
4.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Obesity Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Body Composition Measurement Techniques
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Electrical and Bioimpedance Tomography
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nutrition and Health in Aging
Keywords
bioelectrical impedance analysis, body composition assessment, obesity, sarcopenia, muscle mass, body fat distribution, nutritional monitoring, clinical application
MeSH terms
Body Composition, Humans, Obesity, Electric Impedance, Sarcopenia

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