Comparison of Two Body Composition Measurement Methods: Bod Pod and DEXA

Authors

Kenric L. Russell, Brigham Young University
Dr. Larry Tucker, Brigham Young University

Keywords

two body composition, measurement methods, bod pod, DEXA

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Teacher Education

Abstract

People with excess weight, and especially excess body fat, have an increased risk for many health problems. These problems include heart disease, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, increased morbidity and mortality from diabetes, and cancer. The National Center for Health Statistics recently reported that 33% of Americans are overweight.

Recommended Citation

Russell, Kenric L. and Tucker, Dr. Larry (2014) "Comparison of Two Body Composition Measurement Methods: Bod Pod and DEXA," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 41.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/41