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Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis or Bioimpedance Analysis (BIA) is a method of assessing your "body composition" - the measurement of body fat in relation to lean body mass. It is an integral part of a health and nutrition assessment.
Improving your BIA measurement by lowering your percentage of unhealthy body fat can help reduce your risk to a variety of serious health conditions. |
Why is Body Composition Important to My Health?
Research has shown that body composition is directly related to health. A normal balance of body fat is associated with good health and longevity. Excess fat in relation to lean body mass, a condition known as altered body composition, can greatly increase your risks to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more. BIA fosters early detection of an improper balance in your body composition, which allows for earlier intervention and prevention. BIA also provides a measurement of fluid and body mass that can be a critical assessment tool for your current state of health.
BIA also serves to measure your progress as you work to improve your health. Improving your BIA measurement, or maintaining a healthy BIA measurement, can help keep your body functioning properly for healthy aging and reduced risk to illness. With your BIA results, we can recommend a personalized dietary plan, nutritional supplements, and exercise to help you
support optimal health and well-being for a lifetime.
support optimal health and well-being for a lifetime.
How Does a BIA Work? 
BIA is much more sophisticated than your bathroom scale, but just as painless - and almost as quick. BIA is a simple procedure that can be performed right in our office in a matter of minutes with the help of a sophisticated, computerized analysis.
This analyzer "calculates" your tissue and fluid compartments - using an imperceptible electrical current passed through pads placed on one hand and foot as you lie comfortably clothed on an exam table. In just minutes, we'll have very accurate measurements to help create an effective, personalized program to improve your health status.
Participants will need to remove their right shoe and sock or stocking. The electrodes are placed on the right hand and foot while the individual is lying down on an exam table. This whole procedure takes only a few minutes and a computer prints out the results. Optimal body fat ranges from 12%-25% for women, and 5%-20% for men.
Over 100 independent studies, conducted by researchers over the past 20 years, have demonstrated that bioimpedance analysis can provide an accurate and clinically useful assessment of body composition. However, for the most accurate results, the following guidelines should be followed:
1. Do not eat for 4 hours prior to testing.
2. Do not exercise for 12 hours prior to testing.
3. Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to testing.
4. Drink at least 1 quart of water one hour before your test (you may void as needed).
5. Do not drink caffeine the day of your test.
6. Do not wear pantyhose.
7. Perform test on a non-conductive surface.
2. Do not exercise for 12 hours prior to testing.
3. Do not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to testing.
4. Drink at least 1 quart of water one hour before your test (you may void as needed).
5. Do not drink caffeine the day of your test.
6. Do not wear pantyhose.
7. Perform test on a non-conductive surface.
Interpreting Your BIA Results
We will go over your results in detail in addition to preparing a comprehensive report. Briefly, here are the measurements your BIA will provide. Once you see the graphs and complete the in-office consultation the data is much easier to understand.
Phase Angle
Calculated using the measurements of resistance and reactance. This is a measure of your body’s overall health. Normal values vary with age and gender. Usually, a phase angle of 6 or greater is desired for men and 5 or greater is desired for women
Calculated using the measurements of resistance and reactance. This is a measure of your body’s overall health. Normal values vary with age and gender. Usually, a phase angle of 6 or greater is desired for men and 5 or greater is desired for women
Body Capacitance
An indicator of the quantity of healthy cell membranes in the body. If you have a very poor diet with a lack of essential fatty acids you will see problems in this area.
An indicator of the quantity of healthy cell membranes in the body. If you have a very poor diet with a lack of essential fatty acids you will see problems in this area.
Resistance
Related to body water, an indicator of cellular health dependant of weight. Since more water is stored in fat-free mass, a higher value indicates healthier, lean tissue.
Related to body water, an indicator of cellular health dependant of weight. Since more water is stored in fat-free mass, a higher value indicates healthier, lean tissue.
Reactance
The ability of cells to store energy (related to body capacitance). A low reactance indicates a breakdown in cell membrane’s selective permeability. A higher reactance means healthier cells.
The ability of cells to store energy (related to body capacitance). A low reactance indicates a breakdown in cell membrane’s selective permeability. A higher reactance means healthier cells.
Body Cell Mass
The "living" cells of the body, such as those found in muscle, organs, blood, and immune cells. Also includes intracellular water (water contained within your cells).
The "living" cells of the body, such as those found in muscle, organs, blood, and immune cells. Also includes intracellular water (water contained within your cells).
Extracellular Mass
The supporting structures of your body consisting of found outside your cells and solids such as bone and cartilage. Does not show changes in bone density.
The supporting structures of your body consisting of found outside your cells and solids such as bone and cartilage. Does not show changes in bone density.
Fat Mass
The amount of stored fat in the body.
The amount of stored fat in the body.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
A ratio of weight to height used as a quick measure of health status. Values from 19-24 are desirable.
A ratio of weight to height used as a quick measure of health status. Values from 19-24 are desirable.
Basal Metabolic Rate
Based on fat-free mass, the number of calories your body uses each day just to exist. This does not include extra calories burned through exercise.
Based on fat-free mass, the number of calories your body uses each day just to exist. This does not include extra calories burned through exercise.
Intracellular Water (ICW)
Water volume of body cell mass (i.e., water in the "living" cells).
Water volume of body cell mass (i.e., water in the "living" cells).
Extracellular Water (ECW)
Water volume outside the body cell mass (i.e., water in the "inactive" cells).
Water volume outside the body cell mass (i.e., water in the "inactive" cells).
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