INTRODUCTION
The BODYSTAT® 1500 MDD body composition monitoring unit is designed to
provide a fast and effective method of measuring body composition using
modern technology and is ideal for use in the medical/clinical environment.
Using the scientifically validated principle of Bio-electrical Impedance
Analysis, a complete analysis of body composition comprising fat, lean weight,
optimal total body weight range and body water levels, is instantly displayed on
the touch screen liquid crystal display (LCD) screen of the hand-held unit.
The BODYSTAT® 1500 MDD dual frequency unit is battery-operated,
lightweight, and easy to use requiring no specialist skills. The unit has been
electronically precision engineered to the highest quality standards offering the
user a safe and efficient means of measurement.
THE MEANING AND IMPORTANCE OF BODY COMPOSITION
ANALYSIS
Body composition is the amount of lean and fat that makes up total body weight.
Lean comprises muscle, bone, and water.
Whatever the total weight, lean and fat proportions need to be within established
recommended limits in order to avoid the many health problems associated with
being "over-fat". These include high blood pressure and cholesterol levels,
arteriosclerosis, coronary disease, respiratory problems, and kidney disorders.
Equally serious, however, is the problem of having too little body fat since
adipose tissue is vital for normal organic function. The dramatic increase in
anorexia nervosa, bulimia and a "fear of obesity" over the last decade demands
an awareness of correct body composition.
Therefore, fat weight, NOT total weight, determines health risk and needs to
be measured for balanced body composition.
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