Body Composition

The Importance of Body Composition in Weight Management.

Body composition (percent fat and lean) is a reflection of both physical activity and nutritional practices. Body weight alone can be very misleading. The scale cannot tell the difference between a pound of fat and a pound of muscle. Over time, people tend to gain fat and lose muscle without an obvious change in their weight. Although some fat is needed in the body excess body fat has been found to increase the risk of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Only by accurately measuring body composition will you learn the amount of fat and lean tissue that makes up your weight, enabling sensible decisions regarding nutrition and exercise programs. It's the best way to get the "whole picture" of what's really going on in your body.

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