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Understanding your body composition
readings: This analysis includes a number of measurements
providing an in-depth look at your body composition. We can
use this analysis to assess your current health, and to develop a
fitness and nutrition program that, over time, will maximize our
health.
Body Mass Index
(BMI)
BM is a standard height to weight ration
useful for classifying risks associated with weight gain. The
World Health Organization (WHO) classification has been developed
using the following grading system that links increases in BMI to
increased health risks.
BMI
WHO Classification
<18.5
Underweight
18.5-24.9
Healthy Weight
25.0-29.9
Overweight
30-40
Obese
40+
Extreme Obesity
BMI
Calculator
Fat
% - Body
fat is vital to daily body functions. It cushions joint,
protects organs, helps regulate body temperature, and stores
vitamins. However, serious health risks are associated with
both too much, and too little body fat. By design, women's
bodies require a higher percentage of body fat to be
healthy.
BMR
- Basal
Metabolic Rate reflects the amount of calories used by the body to
maintain normal functions when at rest. Daily activities and
exercise increase BMR by approximately 15%. BMR helps you
establish just how many calories your body needs in a day to achieve
proper energy balance.
Impedance - Measure in Ohms, the Impedance
value reflects the strength and speed of an electrical signal
traveling through the body. Muscle is the signal's motorway,
and fat mass is like a traffic jam. More muscle means it's
easier for the signal to pass through your body, resulting in a
lower impedance value and % body fat. consistent conditions
and stable hydration status are not only healthy, but will also
yield consistent results.
FFM - Fat Free Mass is
everything in the body that is not fat; muscle, water, bone
connective tissue, etc. Muscle acts as the body's natural
"fat-burning engine", therefore it is important to maintain or even
gain healthy muscle mass when exercising or dieting.
TBW - Reflects Total Body
Water. It is important to ensure your body is not dehydrated,
especially when exercising or dieting. Enter your TBW below,
and compare your hydration level to healthy
averages:
_______/________ x 100 =
________________________
Note: Individuals who are severely dehydrated may receive an
inaccurate measurement.
TBW
Weight
Estimated Hydration Level
% Female:
50-60%
hydration
Male: 60-70% hydration
Desirable
Ranges - Everyone needs fat. These
healthy ranges display how much you should have in term of %, and
weight. Research shows that individuals with appropriate
amounts of fat are less likely to develop obesity-related health
conditions.
Target Body Fat
% - Set a realistic goal for body fat
%. Tanita calculates the approximate amount of fat mass, not
just overall weight, but specifically fat mass that needs to be lost
in order to achieve the pre-selected weight. Always try to
maintain FFM (muscle) when dieting. The target feature is an
estimation only.
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