Differentiates individual from population

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The assessment of body composition serves to differentiate individual from population. The body mass index (BMI) is very good to assess the general population, separating into underweight, normal weight, overweight and obesity. However, an individual may have a normal BMI and an increased amount of fat (false lean) or an increased amount of muscle (false fat) that can be differentiated on the bioimpedance test.

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Guidelines

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The ideal is that  the examination of  bioimpedance is performed with a 2-hour fast, with an empty bladder to improve accuracy.

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Contraindications

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It is contraindicated in pregnant women, children and patients with cardiac pacemakers

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Body Composition Analysis

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Body weight is the sum of different components:
Body Water, Protein, Minerals and Fat Mass.
It is essential to ensure a balanced body composition to maintain health.

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Muscle-Fat Analysis

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Compare the length of the bars referring to Muscle Mass

Skeletal and Fat Mass. The larger the  Muscle Mass, compared to Fat Mass, the stronger the body will be.

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Obesity Analysis

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BMI is an index that determines obesity in the population, relating weight to height. the percentage  of Fat is the relationship between the amount of Fat and the individual's body weight.

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Segmental Lean Mass Analysis

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Assesses the degree of muscle development in each segment and analyzes the values against the ideal weight.   

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Segmental Fat Mass Analysis

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Evaluates if the amount of Body Fat of the different segments and compares with the reference values.

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InBody Score

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Total score that reflects body composition status. A very muscular person can score over a hundred points!

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Weight Control

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Informs about the recommended Weight, Muscle Mass and Fat Mass. The + and - signs  indicate whether you should gain or lose mass, respectively.

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Basal Metabolism

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Minimum energy for the maintenance of homeostasis. The greater the amount of muscle mass, the greater the basal metabolism.

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Visceral Fat Level

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Estimate of the fat surrounding the organs of the abdominal cavity. Keep this value close to the limit  lower is essential to ensure a healthy state.

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Body Composition History

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Graph showing the evolution of body composition over the various assessments.