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       How to Measure Body Fat？
       By: LightMove Date: December 28, 2021, 3:14 am
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       Body fat percentage is a measure of body composition that shows
       how much of your body weight is fat.
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       Why Measure Your Body Fat?
       Weight by itself is not a clear indicator of good health, as it
       does not distinguish between pounds from body fat and pounds
       from lean body mass or muscle. A body fat test is an attempt to
       divide every pound of your body into two categories: your fat
       mass and everything else.
       Everyone needs some fat to survive and function. However, when
       too much fat is stored in the body, it can lead to obesity and
       obesity-related diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and
       even some forms of cancer. In fact, obesity is responsible for
       at least half of chronic diseases in western societies
       Also, knowing your body fat percentage can help you track
       progress toward your fitness goals.
       What Should My Body Fat Percentage Be?
       Before you start trying to measure your body fat percentage,
       understand the healthy body fat percentage range for men and
       women. Measuring your personal percentage is meaningless if you
       don't know where you fall. Check out these age-specific body fat
       percentage recommendations:
       Description               Body fat % (women)
       Body fat % (men)
       Athletes                   14%–20%
       6%–13%
       Fitness                    21%–24%
       14%–17%
       Acceptable              25%–31%
       18%–24%
       Obesity                   >32%
       >25%
       
       How to measure your body fat?
       DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorption) scanning
       In a DEXA scan, this is a type of X-ray that tells you how much
       fat tissue there is and where it is. X-ray technology makes DEXA
       scans extremely accurate, but they are also harder to find. They
       can also be very expensive. Consult your local doctor to find a
       doctor near you.
       Bod Pod (Whole body Plethysmography)
       As another way to measure density, Bod Pods measure air
       displacement to estimate body composition. The test procedure is
       very similar to underwater weighing -- minus the water. But Bod
       Pods are often hard to get and can be expensive to use.
       Underwater weighing
       This is also called water densitometry. The difference between
       your incoming and outgoing weight is used to calculate your body
       density. Your body fat percentage is estimated based on the
       principle that fat tissue is less dense than muscle and bone.
       Crease caliper
       The "skin crease" method measures body fat percentage by
       pinching fat with your fingers and then measuring the thickness
       with a body fat caliper. The readings are in millimeters, and
       you compare them to charts for age and sex to come up with your
       body fat percentage.
       Bioelectrical impedance
       Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) scales are probably the
       most popular way to measure body composition because they are
       the cheapest and most widely used. The BIA technology applies an
       electric current to the body and measures how fast it travels.
       Lean tissue and fat mass conduct electrical signals in very
       different ways, so the scale can use conductance to estimate
       body composition.
       Take the BodyPedia Smart scale, which has proven to be the first
       accurate smart scale that can be used at home. Compared to
       medical devices, more than 10,000 tests showed that the
       BodyPedia Smart scale was about 97% relevant to the gold
       standard method (DXA).
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       Remember the Big Picture
       For most people, the ultimate goal is to have a better-looking,
       healthier body, so don't get caught up in this or any other
       measurement. Use it, if only to number cosmetic changes you see
       in the mirror, or to track the effectiveness of your nutrition
       and training. Keep in mind that body composition should only be
       one indicator on the road to health and fitness. Sleep quality,
       energy levels and happiness should also be a priority. So don't
       make body fat the whole focus of your training.
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