Body composition\u00a0is the body\u2019s amount of\u00a0fat\u00a0relative to\u00a0fat-free mass.\u00a0Individuals with optimal body composition are typically healthier, move more easily and efficiently, and generally feel better. Although a certain amount of body fat is needed to ensure good health, excess body fat has been found to dramatically increase the risk of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monitoring body weight alone can be misleading because a scale can\u2019t tell the difference between a pound of fat and a pound of muscle. Sedentary people may gain fat and lose muscle without any noticeable change in their weight. Conversely, individuals who exercise may not experience a large change in weight, yet their muscle mass is likely increasing at the same time as they are also losing body fat. A body composition analysis reveals these important shifts in body composition that a scale cannot.\u00a0Your results will be discussed with you. This test is particularly helpful when used to establish a baseline and then periodically after starting or tweaking an exercise program or making dietary changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Body composition and growth are key components of health in both individuals and populations. The ongoing epidemic of obesity in children and adults has highlighted the importance of understanding body fat levels for short-term and long-term health.\u00a0However, other components of body composition also influence health outcomes, and its measurement is increasingly valuable in clinical practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re thinking of losing weight or simply want to see how healthy you are, you probably do one of two things: step on a scale or calculate your BMI. But the truth is, these methods don\u2019t tell you anything about how healthy you are\u2013 all weight and BMI do is compare how heavy you are to a standard that doesn\u2019t fit your individual goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you\u2019re trying to get healthier, you\u2019re most likely going to\u00a0lose fat\u00a0and (hopefully)\u00a0gain muscle. But BMI and weight don\u2019t differentiate between muscle and fat. So how can you? Through body composition analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Body composition analysis\u00a0is a method of describing what the body is made of, differentiating between fat, protein, minerals, and body water to give you a snapshot of your\u00a0health. InBody is in the business of body composition analysis, and we\u2019re here to teach you the importance of it in today\u2019s day and age to help you reach your health goals\u00a0from the inside out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health practitioners universally agree that\u00a0too much fat is a serious health risk. Problems such as hypertension, elevated blood lipids (fats and cholesterol), diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, respiratory dysfunction, gallbladder disease, and a myriad of other health problems are all related to obesity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ongoing epidemic of obesity in children and adults has highlighted\u00a0the importance of knowing a person\u2019s body fat\u00a0for short-term and long-term health.\u00a0An important part of understanding a user\u2019s health is differentiating between what is healthy and what is not, especially when it comes to fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s common to assume that having as little fat as possible is healthy. However, being thin does\u00a0not\u00a0automatically reduce one\u2019s health risk. Being thin refers to weighing\u00a0less than the recommended values in age-height-weight tables. Leanness, however, refers to the\u00a0muscle, bone, and fat composition of one\u2019s body weight. Being lean intrinsically indicates greater muscle mass development than being thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A healthy balance between fat and muscle is vital for health and wellness throughout life. Scientific evidence shows that a healthy body composition will increase your lifespan; reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, insulin resistance, etc.; increase energy levels, and improve self-esteem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Complications of Obesity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Complications of Low Body Fat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Complications of Low Muscle Mass (Sarcopenia)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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