Table 2

Comparison between hydrodensitometry (H) and plethysmography (P)

Children (n = 22)Adults (n = 10)
Bias (H − P)95% limits of agreementBias (H − P)95% limits of agreement
Body volume (litres)−0.05−0.72 to 0.630.562-150 −0.50 to 1.63
Body density (kg/l)0.002−0.021 to 0.024−0.0072-150 −0.018 to 0.003
Percentage body fat (%)−0.8−11.6 to 10.13.32-150 −1.3 to 7.9
Fat mass (kg)−0.2−3.8 to 3.32.12-150 −0.9 to 5.2
  • 2-150 p < 0.01