If talking about the body fat analysis today, there are many ways to do it. From measuring weight and height in order to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI), Waist Circumference, Skinfold measurement, underwater weighing (Hydrodensitometry) up to the measurement of bone mineral density using spectral imaging by DEXA scan, and there is another method which is currently known as a popular trend. Today…doctor will invite you to get to know this method.
Measure fat… from electrical resistance in the body
Main reason for measurement of fat content by processing of electrical resistance in the body, which is also known as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) because it is very convenient and popular method; just stand up and check on the machine for 2-3 minutes without any pain and can immediately hear the results. The procedure is not complicated, cheap with high accuracy taking 2-3 minutes only.
In addition, each measurement covers the following quantities: muscle mass, body fat mass, visceral fat mass, body water, minerals, biological age, balance left-right (balance assessment) and the amount of calories used in a day (Basal metabolic rate & Total Daily Energy Expenditure) so that it can be said to be fully measured in a single assessment.
Who can assess the body with BIA?
Body Composition Analysis using BIA can be used by anyone aged 12 years or older, except for pregnant women, people having metallic implants in the body, and those with a pacemaker.
For those who are interested, please ask at the PWA wellness center at Phyathai 3 Hospital.
Dr.Metchanan Lerschoonhakieat
PWA wellness center
Phyathai 3 Hospital
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