The use of bioimpedance analysis to assess body composition in screening of school students, sportsmen and military personnel

This article presents an analytical review of national and international literature sources dedicated to the use of bioimpedance analysis (BIA) to assess the body composition of humans. It examines the history of the method’s development, its physical principles and the methodological aspects of research conducting. Particular attention is paid to the use of bioimpedance analysis in conjunction with anthropometric methods when examining school-age children, including those living in rural areas. Studies characterising the role of BIA in sports medicine are analysed: assessment of the training process, sports selection and profiling by sport, including athletics. Data on the application of the bioimpedance method in combination with anthropometry for the examination of military personnel were presented. The feasibility of including BIA in the standards for comprehensive examination of various population groups is justified.

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