Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis or
Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA) is a method
of assessing your “body composition”—
the measurement of body fat in relation to
lean body mass. It is an integral part of a
health and nutrition assessment.
Why Is Body Composition
Important to My Health?
Research has shown that body composition
is directly related to health. A normal
balance of body fat is associated with good
health and longevity. Excess fat in relation
to lean body mass, known as altered body
composition, can greatly increase your risks
to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more.
BIA fosters early detection of an improper
balance in your body composition, which allows
for earlier intervention and prevention.
BIA provides a measurement of fluid and
body mass that can be a critical assessment
tool for your current state of health.
BIA also measures your progress as you
improve your health. Improving your BIA
measurement, or maintaining a healthy
BIA measurement, can help keep your body
functioning properly for healthy aging.
Your BIA results can help guide us in creating
a personalized dietary plan, including nutritional
supplements when appropriate, and exercise to
help you maintain optimal health and wellbeing
for a lifetime.
Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA) is a method
of assessing your “body composition”—
the measurement of body fat in relation to
lean body mass. It is an integral part of a
health and nutrition assessment.
Why Is Body Composition
Important to My Health?
Research has shown that body composition
is directly related to health. A normal
balance of body fat is associated with good
health and longevity. Excess fat in relation
to lean body mass, known as altered body
composition, can greatly increase your risks
to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more.
BIA fosters early detection of an improper
balance in your body composition, which allows
for earlier intervention and prevention.
BIA provides a measurement of fluid and
body mass that can be a critical assessment
tool for your current state of health.
BIA also measures your progress as you
improve your health. Improving your BIA
measurement, or maintaining a healthy
BIA measurement, can help keep your body
functioning properly for healthy aging.
Your BIA results can help guide us in creating
a personalized dietary plan, including nutritional
supplements when appropriate, and exercise to
help you maintain optimal health and wellbeing
for a lifetime.
What is a BIA?
(And why do you need one?)
(And why do you need one?)
Guidelines for Assessment
For the most accurate results, the
following guidelines should be
followed:
1. Do not eat for 4 hours prior to testing.
2. Do not exercise for 12 hours prior to
testing.
3. Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours
prior to testing.
4. Drink at least 1 quart of water one
hour before your test.
5. Do not drink caffeine the day of your
test.
6. Do not wear pantyhose.
7. Do not put lotion on your
hands and feet.
For the most accurate results, the
following guidelines should be
followed:
1. Do not eat for 4 hours prior to testing.
2. Do not exercise for 12 hours prior to
testing.
3. Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours
prior to testing.
4. Drink at least 1 quart of water one
hour before your test.
5. Do not drink caffeine the day of your
test.
6. Do not wear pantyhose.
7. Do not put lotion on your
hands and feet.
How Does a BIA Work?
BIA is much more sophisticated than
your bathroom scale, but just as simple—
and almost as quick. BIA is performed
in our office with the help of a sophisticated,
computerized analysis.
This analyzer “calculates” and estimates
your tissue and fluid compartments—
using an imperceptible electrical current
passed through pads placed on your hand
and foot as you lie comfortably clothed on
an exam table. In just minutes, we’ll have
detailed measurements to help create an
effective, personalized program for you.
Follow-up Tests
We can conduct a series of follow-up
BIA tests to monitor your health
and measure your progress.
BIA is much more sophisticated than
your bathroom scale, but just as simple—
and almost as quick. BIA is performed
in our office with the help of a sophisticated,
computerized analysis.
This analyzer “calculates” and estimates
your tissue and fluid compartments—
using an imperceptible electrical current
passed through pads placed on your hand
and foot as you lie comfortably clothed on
an exam table. In just minutes, we’ll have
detailed measurements to help create an
effective, personalized program for you.
Follow-up Tests
We can conduct a series of follow-up
BIA tests to monitor your health
and measure your progress.
Just One Bite uses the Impedimed DF50
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