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Body composition in adolescent athletes.

A C Hergenroeder1, W J Klish

  • 1Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1990
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This guide explains body composition assessment for physicians advising athletes. It outlines calculating ideal weight, estimating body fat percentage, and monitoring health for optimal athletic performance.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Human Physiology
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Understanding body composition is crucial for athletic and non-athletic adolescents and young adults.
  • Physicians require practical methods for accurate body composition assessment in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide foundational knowledge on body composition in young athletes and non-athletes.
  • To equip practicing physicians with effective methods for body composition assessment.
  • To guide physicians in advising adolescent athletes on body composition goals.

Main Methods:

  • Calculating ideal body weight.
  • Estimating body fat percentage using laboratory equipment or validated equations (e.g., Slaughter et al.).
  • Comparing individual body fat percentage to ranges observed in same-gender and same-sport athletes.

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Main Results:

  • Body composition assessment involves a multi-step approach.
  • Accurate body fat estimation requires awareness of method-specific errors.
  • Establishing a target body fat range for athletes is essential for monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians should guide athletes by assessing body composition and setting appropriate ranges.
  • Monitoring health and performance is key as athletes work towards body composition goals.
  • Altering body composition necessitates consultation with nutrition and physiology experts.