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The body mass index is one method that doctors use to determine if an individual is at a healthy weight. The index is thought to be a more accurate indicator of body fat content than the standard height-weight tables that have been in use for over 30 years.
Body Mass Index – Defined and Charted In addition to knowing our weight and height, it is important to understand our Body Mass Index which is basically the relationship between a person’s height and weight. Body Mass Index (BMI) is …
The Study of Body Composition Scientists have been studying body composition since the beginning of the 20th century, but research has increased dramatically in the last 25 years as methods for measuring and analyzing the body have grown in accuracy. …
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Body Impedance Analysis, Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis, or BIA, is considered one of the most exact and accessible methods of screening body fat. In conventional BIA, a person is weighed, then height, age, gender and weight or other …
Know where you stand The average person grows up thinking about their weight, without taking into account their body fat percentage. Realizing your weight alone doesn’t distinguish whether the pounds come from fat or muscle. In order to assess your …
Comparing Methods for Measuring Body Fat Most people now understand that to have a healthier body means to have a leaner body. These people are ready for Body Composition Analysis (BCA.) This article will attempt to acquaint you with the …