Body Composition Analysyis is a measurement of the different components that make up a person's body weight. The 'lean' tissues, such as muscle, bone, and organs are metabolically active, while adipose (fat) tissue is not.  We use bioelectrial impedance (BIA) analysis to determine body composition and ratio of fat tissue to total body tissue.

Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a widely used method for estimating body composition. The technology is relatively simple, quick and noninvasive.   Despite a general public perception that BIA measures only body fat,  the technology actually determines the electrical impedance of body tissues, which provides an estimate of total body water (TBW). Using values of TBW derived from BIA, one can then estimate fat-free mass (FFM) and body fat (adiposity). In addition to its use in estimating adiposity, BIA is beginning to be used in the estimation of body cell mass and TBW in a variety of clinical conditions.