Body Composition Analysis:
$25.00

This service is included with Personalized Nutrition and Wellness Coaching. 

Body fat percentage refers to the percentage of body fat mass (weight of the fat) in relation to body weight.  The weight that is not fat is referred to as fat-free body mass.  The human body is made up of mostly water (55 - 65%).  In addition to fat, the body is also made of protein and carbohydrates in the form of muscle and minerals stored in bones. 

We measure body  composition by bioelectrical impedance (BI).  The fat analyzer sends an extremely weak electric current, which cannot be felt, through the body.  The analyzer then reads the resistance in the body to that electric current.  Since fat tissues have little to no electric conductivity, the analyzer can detect the ratio of fat to other tissues.  Body composition varies greatly between individuals.  Athletes may have body fat percentages much less than even those outlined in the chart above.

Children, the elderly, body builders and professional athletes, those who are ill, experiencing swelling, have osteoporosis, are pregnant, or undergoing dialysis have varying body water contents.  Therefore, this method of analysis may not give an accurate body fat measurement.  However, BI is still a good method for monitoring changes in body fat in these individuals.

Those who have a pacemaker or other internal device should not undergo body composition analysis by bioelectrical impedance.

What to do before analysis

The activities above cause increases or decreases in body water content and should be avoided to obtain an accurate measurement. 
 

 You may call us at (570) 857-2273
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