Jun 21 2019 70 mins 2
Episode 113 of the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "DXA and Body Composition Assessment: Gold Standard or Gold Plated?" with Dr Julia Bone PhD (Sport Institute Northern Ireland, UK). In this session we get into: DXA defined in the context of its design and use as an imaging system Body composition reference methods DXA use in research and practice in sport and exercise science and nutrition Standardisation and measurement errors in body composition assessment using DXA Effects of exercise, nutrition and hydration, menstrual cycle etc on DXA measurements of body composition Best practice protocols for optimise "accuracy and reliability" of DXA assessments for use in research and practice Check out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.GuruPerformance.com
