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Comparison of body composition in female college students with different degrees of obesity

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: To investigate differences in body composition among female college students with varying BF% using DEXA, and to explore its potential implications for early obesity risk identification and targeted clinical intervention. A total 80 participants were divided into three groups according to BF% degrees: mild obesity group (BF% 30%-35%, N = 14), moderate obesity group (BF% 35%-40%, N = 38), and severe obesity group (BF% > 40%, N = 28). DEXA was used to assess body composition distribution in female college students with differing degrees of obesity. Within the cohort of female college students. With mild, moderate, and severe obesity groups, significant differences were observed in TFM, A/G, Android %fat, Gynoid %fat, AFM, GFM, VFA, VFM, VFV, SFA, SFM, and SFV (P < 0.05). These indicators showed an increasing trend from the mild obesity group to the moderate obesity group to the severe obesity group (P < 0.05). No significant changes were seen in TLM among the groups (P > 0.05). This study shows that BF% is a reliable and accurate measure for evaluating and classifying female obesity. As BF% degrees rise (mild, moderate, and severe obesity group), fat accumulation in specific areas significantly increases, while lean tissue shows no significant changes. The characteristics of alterations in body composition may adversely affect the general health of female college students.

Source: Scientific Reports

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-36837-z

Authors: Shiying Chen, Haitao Liu, Qingpan Wen, JinChen Chen, Huan Zhou

Institutions: Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, Henan University

Language: English

Topic: Body Composition Measurement Techniques

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,690