European journal of clinical nutrition
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Near infra-red interactance (NIRI) has been used for assessment of total body fatness, but its relationship with composition at the measurement site is not clear. This study examines the relationship of interactance with subcutaneous adipose tissue and muscle thickness as well as total body fat content. ⋯ NIRI performed no better than skinfolds in assessment of either subcutaneous or total body fat.