How Machines Measure Body Fat: A Comprehensive Guide

How Machines Measure Body Fat: A Comprehensive Guide

Body fat measurement is crucial for assessing health risks, determining fitness levels, and personalizing nutrition plans. Today, machines employ advanced technologies to calculate body fat with high accuracy.

One such method, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), sends a small electrical current through the body and measures the resistance encountered. As fat and muscle have different electrical properties, the machine can estimate body fat percentage.

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