The Relationship Between Various Hydration Biomarkers and Body Composition Measures

Description/Abstract/Artist Statement

Little research has been done analyzing how body composition and hydration status relate to one another. The purpose of the study is to measure urine specific gravity (USG), urine osmolality, and saliva osmolality (SOSM), and to examine the extent each of them is impacted by the amount of muscle mass people have. Participants will provide a urine sample at the visitation site as well as a fresh saliva sample. In addition, participants will have their height measured via a stadiometer and then weight and body composition via an InBody 770. From there, muscle thickness will be measured with a portable ultrasound device (BodyMetrix). Several measurements sites on the body will be analyzed, including biceps, triceps, thigh, and calf. Expected findings include that people with larger skeletal muscle mass or muscle thickness measurements will have a higher level of stored creatine and therefore more creatinine in body fluids, producing higher levels of USG, urine osmolality, and SOSM.

Presenting Author Name/s

Josie Burdin

Faculty Advisor/Mentor

Dr. Patrick Wilson

Faculty Advisor/Mentor Department

Kinesiology and Health Science

College Affiliation

College of Health Sciences

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Disciplines

Public Health

Session Title

Interdisciplinary Topics

Location

Learning Commons @Perry Library, Room 1311

Start Date

3-30-2024 10:45 AM

End Date

3-30-2024 11:45 AM

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The Relationship Between Various Hydration Biomarkers and Body Composition Measures

Learning Commons @Perry Library, Room 1311

Little research has been done analyzing how body composition and hydration status relate to one another. The purpose of the study is to measure urine specific gravity (USG), urine osmolality, and saliva osmolality (SOSM), and to examine the extent each of them is impacted by the amount of muscle mass people have. Participants will provide a urine sample at the visitation site as well as a fresh saliva sample. In addition, participants will have their height measured via a stadiometer and then weight and body composition via an InBody 770. From there, muscle thickness will be measured with a portable ultrasound device (BodyMetrix). Several measurements sites on the body will be analyzed, including biceps, triceps, thigh, and calf. Expected findings include that people with larger skeletal muscle mass or muscle thickness measurements will have a higher level of stored creatine and therefore more creatinine in body fluids, producing higher levels of USG, urine osmolality, and SOSM.