understanding body composition
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body composition and health



Research has shown that body composition correlates directly to a continuum of health, ranging from mortality and morbidity to immunity, longevity, high function, and athletic performance.

The purpose of body composition analysis is to monitor and improve function. For healthy patients, analysis of fat-free mass and body cell mass compartments can help maintain function, productivity, immunity, physical performance, and longevity.

References:
Kyle UG, et al. Physical activity and fat-free and fat mass by bioelectrical impedance in 3853 adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2001;33:576-584.
Mattar JA, et al. Application of total body bioimpedance to the critically ill patient. New Horizons, 1995, Vol 4., No. 4; 493-503.
Ott M, et al. Bioelectrical impedance analysis as a predictor of survival in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes and Human Retrovirology, 1995; 9:20-25.
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