From: Accuracy of DXA in estimating body composition changes in elite athletes using a four compartment model as the reference method
N = 27
Period of Stability
Prior to Competition
Changes
Mean ± SD
Age (yrs)
22.2 ± 2.8
Stature (m)
1.76 ± 0.05
Weight (kg)
72.8 ± 7.1
72.0 ± 6.9
-0.87 ± 1.93
BMI (kg/m2)
23.6 ± 2.3
23.4 ± 2.2
-0.28 ± 0.64