Fat Measurement
Fat measurement is as important as our health. Fat measurement is the test that captures the amount of fat we have in our body.
Body fat measurement is the first step before creating a personalized diet or training program, while it generally also functions as a physical condition indicator.
Fat measurement continues to track and performance of your weight management or exercise program and its results.
Fat Measurement
Fat measurement (body composition analysis) calculates the ratio of body fat and muscle mass present in our body, while also giving information about hydration or fluid retention in the body.
It is an important "tool" in any diet plan, as its goal should be to lose weight from fat tissue and not muscle mass or water.
The "key" to fat loss is to consume fewer calories than we "expend", a process in which a calorie counter is very useful.
How is Fat Measurement done?
There are many ways to measure body fat.
The most widespread, simple, fast and non-invasive method of measuring fat is the bioelectrical impedance method, which is carried out in the nutrition department of Facemed Clinic.
The bioelectric impedance fat measurement is done with a scale-lipometer, where one hand and one leg are connected to electrodes, where a low-voltage current passes.
Current faces more resistance passing through body fat than it does passing through lean body mass and water. The measurements are done automatically and the result is displayed immediately.
Preparation for Fat Measurement
The reliability of your body fat measurement results is linked to certain conditions.
So before you set off for your appointment with your nutritionist for body fat measurement, it's a good idea to:
- It has been at least 3-4 hours since your last meal, and you have not consumed large amounts of liquids, especially coffee and soft drinks.
- 24 hours before the fat measurement no alcohol has been consumed.
- Women should not be in the first days of their menstrual cycle.
- Avoid vigorous exercise on the day of your body fat measurement.
Types of Fat
Maintaining the fat in our body at healthy levels is very important, as both excess and lack of it create problems for our health.
Note that there are two types of fat:
- The body fat (subcutaneous fat) that can be detected by pinching our skin.
- Visceral fat, which is located deeper in the body around the organs.
Ideal Weight for Height and Age
Ideal weight, although quite subjective, is not a specific one-size-fits-all measurement.
With the nutritionist of Facemed Clinic you can discuss what is the ideal weight for height, age and other factors that influence what we call a normal body mass index weight,
