BioImpedance Analyzer

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Bio-Impedance Analyzer

• Virginia Lusk

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What Is BMI What Does It Tell Us?

• Body Mass Index - a number that shows body weight
  adjusted for height.
• BMI is one of many factors related to chronic
  diseases (such as heart disease, cancer, or
  diabetes). Other contributing factors may be
  diet, physical activity, waist circumference,
  blood pressure, blood sugar levels, cholesterol
  level and a family history of the disease .

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How Do We Calculate BMI?

• Body Mass Index can be calculated using pounds
  and inches with the following equation.
• BMI (            Weight in Pounds             
  (Height in inches) x (Height in inches))
  x 703
• For example, a person who weighs 200 pounds and
  is 6 feet 2 inches tall has a BMI of 25.7.
•            200 lbs.            (74 inches) x (74
  inches) x 703 25.7

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What Does The Bio-Impedance Analyzer Measure?

• Body Mass Index
• BMR Basal Metabolic Rate
• Body Weight
• Percentage of Body Fat
• Impedance
• Fat Mass
• Total Body Water
• Free Fat Mass
• Recommends Desirable Ranges of Fat and Fat Mass

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Weight Ranges For BMI

• Underweight - Below 18.5
• Normal - 18.5 24.9
• Overweight - 25.0 29.9
• Obese - 30.0 Above

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What Is Obesity?

• Obesity - Individuals with a BMI of 25 to 29.9
  are considered overweight, while individuals with
  a BMI of 30 or more are considered obese.
•    Obesity is defined as an excessively high
  amount of body fat or adipose tissue in relation
  to lean body mass. The amount of body fat
  includes concern for both the distribution of fat
  throughout the body and the size of the adipose
  tissue deposits. Body fat distribution can be
  estimated by skinfold measures, waist-to-hip
  circumference ratios, or techniques such as
  ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic
  resonance imaging.
• These sources are consistent with the U.S.
  Dietary Guidelines and with the National Heart,
  Lung, and Blood Institute's Clinical Guidelines
  on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment
  of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.

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What Is Overweight?

• Overweight means increased body weight in
  proportion to height, compared to some standard
  of acceptable weight
• Overweight may be due to increases in body fat or
  to increases in lean muscle.
• Desirable weight standards are derived in a
  number of ways
• Body Mass Index (BMI) - which represents weight
  levels associated with the lowest overall risk to
  health. Desirable BMI levels may vary with age.
• By using actual heights and weights measured and
  collected on people who are representative of the
  U.S. population by the National Center for Health
  Statistics.
• These sources are consistent with the U.S.
  Dietary Guidelines and with the National Heart,
  Lung, and Blood Institute's Clinical Guidelines
  on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment
  of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.

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What Is Normal?

• Normal weight range is a BMI between 18.5 24.9.
• Desirable weight standards are derived in a
  number of ways
• Body Mass Index (BMI) - which represents weight
  levels associated with the lowest overall risk to
  health. Desirable BMI levels may vary with age.
• By using actual heights and weights measured and
  collected on people who are representative of the
  U.S. population by the National Center for Health
  Statistics.
• These sources are consistent with the U.S.
  Dietary Guidelines and with the National Heart,
  Lung, and Blood Institute's Clinical Guidelines
  on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment
  of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.

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What is Underweight?

• Underweight is represented by a BMI that is
  below 18.5.
• Individuals who are underweight have a higher
  risk of anemia, bone loss, nutrient deficiency,
  heart irregularities, depression osteoporosis in
  later life.
• People who are in this category need to gain
  weight and improve nutrition.
• http//www.weight-loss-i.com/under-weight-health-r
  isks.htm

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Body Fat Guidelines

• Women Men
• ( Fat)
  ( Fat)
• Essential Fat 10-12 2-4
• Athletes 14-20 6-13
• Fitness 21-24 14-17
• Acceptable 25-31 18-25

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Conclusion

• Weight plays an important role in overall health.
• The information from the Bio Impedance Analyzer
  helps us assess our health status.
• Individuals will now gather the information on
  the Bio Impedance Analyzer.