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ea0063ep48 | Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism | ECE2019

Assessment of body composition (service experience)

Odiki Lygie Sephora Kibhat , El Aziz Siham , Benbaa Salma , Chadli Asma

Purpose: The evaluation of body composition using indirect techniques is used to estimate the nutritional status of patients. The objective of our study was to determine the profile of patientsÂ’ body composition according to the bioelectrical impedance meter and to study its relationship to body mass index and waist circumference.Patients and methods: Cross-sectional study, conducted over 9 months from March to December 2018, in the endocrinology de...