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Nutrition-Related Evaluation Methods and Applications for Body Composition and Physical Fitness

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Sports Nutrition".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (5 January 2025) | Viewed by 5375

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Dr. Francesco Campa

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Department of Biomedical Sciences, Università degli Studi di Padova, Via Ugo Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padova, Italy
Interests: anthropometry; bioelectrical impedance analysis; body composition; nutritional factors; exercise testing; growth; sports performance; lifestyle
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Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to our Special Issue entitled "Nutrition-related Evaluation Methods and Applications for Body Composition and Physical Fitness". Body composition and physical fitness are integral components of overall health and well-being. This Special Issue aims to explore the diverse methods and practical applications in assessing and utilizing body composition and physical fitness data that could also help nutrition specialists in their work.

We invite authors to contribute original research, reviews, and innovative studies that focus on cutting-edge evaluation techniques, advancements in technology, and real-world applications related to body composition and physical fitness. Whether your research centers on novel assessment methods, the impact of body composition on health outcomes, or the role of physical fitness in various domains such as sports, healthcare, or workplace productivity, we welcome contributions that advance our understanding of these crucial aspects.

Join us in examining the ever-evolving landscape of body composition and physical fitness evaluation, as well as nutrition. Your research can help shape how we assess and leverage these metrics to improve health, performance, and quality of life. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this dynamic field.

Dr. Francesco Campa
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • anthropometry
  • athletes
  • bioelectrical impedance analysis
  • body composition
  • hydration
  • predictive equations
  • nutrition
  • training strategies

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Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass (ASMM) and Fat-Free Mass (FFM) DXA–BIA Estimations for the Early Identification of Sarcopenia/Low Muscle Mass in Middle-Aged Women
by Alessia Moroni, Clara Gasparri, Simone Perna, Mariangela Rondanelli and Margherita Micheletti Cremasco
Nutrients 2024, 16(22), 3897; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16223897 - 15 Nov 2024
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Background/Objectives: Sarcopenia involves the loss of muscle mass along with a decrease in muscle strength and physical performance. The aim of this paper was to compare the already published BIA equations for the estimation of Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass (ASMM) and Fat-Free Mass [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Sarcopenia involves the loss of muscle mass along with a decrease in muscle strength and physical performance. The aim of this paper was to compare the already published BIA equations for the estimation of Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass (ASMM) and Fat-Free Mass (FFM) with dual X-ray densitometer DXA estimations in order to determine whether Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) could be a feasible application on a general population for the detection of low muscle mass and sarcopenia. Methods: Seventy-nine healthy women aged 40–70 years were included. Assessments involved BIA and DXA evaluations and anthropometric measurements. Results: DXA and BIA estimations showed great agreement, particularly the ones introduced by Scafoglieri et al. (2017) for ASMM (mean difference 1.81 kg) and Kanellakis et al. (2020) equation for FFM (mean difference 0.52 kg) resulted in the best fit for the cohort in analysis. BIA could intercept a low muscle mass condition which can be linked to sarcopenia. Conclusions: This study showed how the use of BIA represents an effective and reliable method in the evaluation of sarcopenia. Full article
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Body Composition Changes in Male and Female Elite Soccer Players: Effects of a Nutritional Program Led by a Sport Nutritionist
by Cristian Petri, Luca Pengue, Alice Bartolini, Duccio Pistolesi and Luis Suarez Arrones
Nutrients 2024, 16(3), 334; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16030334 - 23 Jan 2024
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Background: Soccer is a game in constant evolution and the intensity of play is increasing. Nutrition can play a role in the physical performance of elite players, maintaining their health and facilitating recovery. It is important to cover players’ energy demands, and low [...] Read more.
Background: Soccer is a game in constant evolution and the intensity of play is increasing. Nutrition can play a role in the physical performance of elite players, maintaining their health and facilitating recovery. It is important to cover players’ energy demands, and low energy availability may therefore result in impaired performance. This study aimed to evaluate alterations in body composition to determine the effects of a nutritional program led by a sport nutritionist. Methods: A group of 88 elite soccer players from a Serie A club in Italy (44 males aged 26.5 ± 3.0 years and 44 females aged 27.1 ± 5.2 years) were enrolled. To evaluate changes in body composition, bioimpedance and anthropometric measurements were obtained following the protocol of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Results: Compared with females, males had more muscle mass and less fat mass in both seasons evaluated. Comparing the first and last seasons, the male soccer players showed increased muscle mass and decreased fat mass while the female soccer players only showed decreased fat mass. Conclusions: The presence of a specialist sport nutritionist on the staff of professional soccer clubs could be important to ensure energy availability and evaluate body composition during the season. Full article
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