Introduction: Normal weight obesity is a known phenotype seen in South Asian population. It is defined as individuals with normal body mass index with significantly higher fat percentage.  Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) represents a relatively low-cost and simple method to obtain estimates of body fat and identify those at increased health risk. The primary objective was to estimate and compare the body composition parameters and anthropometric data between NWO male and female young adults.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2020 to August 2021. Based on inclusion & exclusion criteria, 42 NWO participants (32 men and 10 women) were included. Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer 2000 Quad scan was used to study BF%, and other parameters. The comparison between the genders was done using independent t- test and Mann-Whitney U test based on normality test. P-value < 0.05 was considered significant.

Results: The mean body fat mass index of women was higher as compared to men which was very significant (p=0.005). The mean body fat percentage of women was higher as compared to men which was very highly significant (p=0.000). Total body water was higher in men as comparison to female which was very highly significant (p=0.04). In addition, phase angle was also higher in men in comparison to women which was significant (p=0.04).