Table 2

Correlation coefficients from univariate analysis of anthropometric and bioelectrical variables as predictors of total body water

Body weight (on day of study)0.995
Birthweight0.990
Gestational age0.886
Foot length0.955
Spinal length0.964
Sternal length0.935
Head circumference0.934
Foot length2/impedance (500 kHz)0.974
Foot length2/impedance (50 kHz)0.979
Foot length2/resistance (50 kHz)0.983
Foot length2/reactance (50 kHz)0.365