Reliable and valid body composition assessment is important in both clinical and research
settings. A multitude of methods and techniques for body composition measurement exist, all …

Ultrasound has been used effectively to assess body fat for nearly 5 decades, yet this
method is not known as well as many other body composition techniques. The purpose of …

The accurate and valid assessment of body composition is essential for the diagnostic
evaluation of nutritional status, identifying relevant outcome measures, and determining the …

Background Muscle atrophy and strength loss are common adverse outcomes following
bariatric surgery. This randomized, controlled trial investigated the effects of exercise …

Background Weight loss is the sum of fat and lean mass loss. The aim of this study was to
examine whether there are differences between 2 surgical procedures, laparoscopic sleeve …

Obesity is associated with a profound impairment in the ability to perform the basic physical
activities required for everyday function. This impacts on quality of life and contributes to …

Introduction Irisin activates the thermogenic function in adipose tissues. However, little is
known on the association between human irisin and different cardiometabolic risk factors …

Introduction Muscle fibers are lost and replaced by fat‐and fibrous‐tissue infiltration during
aging. This process decreases muscle quality and influences tissue appearance on …

The extent to which the benefits of bariatric surgery may be maintained by lifestyle changes
after surgery is unclear. Our hypothesis is that exercise may sustain some metabolic benefits …

Background: Currently, the two most common bariatric procedures are laparoscopic sleeve
gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). Long-term data …