Fitness Evaluation 

Body fat analysis and BMI

07/23/2009 -

Why: Excessive body fat, particularly deep abdominal (visceral) fat, is a key risk factor for diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions. Every Lifesigns exam includes evaluation of body fat percentage in addition to body mass index (BMI) and abdominal girth.

What: Lifesigns assesses body fat through impedance analysis and calculates BMI through the conventional equation.

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