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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and its Interpretation
Authors: Gupta Swaroopa Rani N
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For ideal weight management and for a more accurate and precise body composition analysis full Body Sensing Technology Karada Scan Body Composition Monitor – HBF-375 is used which measures body composition- weight, body fat percentage, visceral fat level, subcutaneous fat and skeletal muscle percentage, RM, BMI and Body age. This analysis technique is based on Bioelectrical impedance method. The general principle behind BIA is that two or more conductors are attached to a person's body and a small electric current is sent through the body. The resistance between the conductors will provide a measure of body fat between a pair of electrodes, since the resistance to electricity varies between adipose, muscular and skeletal tissue. Fat-free mass (muscle) is a good conductor as it contains a large amount of water (approximately 73%) and electrolytes, while fat is anhydrous and a poor conductor of electric current. Each (bare) foot may be placed on an electrode, with the current sent up one leg, across the abdomen and down the other leg.