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.
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.
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