Body composition provides an insight into important health indicators. Quantitative evidence of early indications of disease, the impact of changes in lifestyle or the success of preventative action can be obtained on the basis of these indicators.
Body fat monitors make it possible to differentiate body composition (depending on the capacity profile of such monitors) using the principle of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). Note the
10 rules for accurate BMI measurement
when using body fat monitors.
Important: The instructions and safety information relating to the monitor used always apply .
Figure: Body composition
The body fat percentage is the most important criterion when describing body composition and in the GMON essentially determines the body values risk. The percentage of body water is also included in the analysis as an additional statistic.
Other characteristic body composition indicators can be calculated depending on the monitor model, such as Muscle mass and bone mass, which can be determined separately via segmental analysis, even for the limbs and torso. Details of Organ fat and physical build value and Basal Metabolic Rate and Metabolic Age complete the detailed body composition analysis. The values are based on Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), which calculates the total resistance (impedance) of the body. If there is a phasesensitive electronic (Model MC 180) it calculates impedance and pahase angle.
10 rules for accurate BMI measurement
Bioelectric Impedance Analysis
Organ fat and physical build value
Basal Metabolic Rate and Metabolic Age