Body Composition

Pinch the skinfold (the fold of skin and underlying fat) between your thumb and forefinger. Use the skinfold calipers to measure the thickness of the skinfold (Tricep, Subscapular, Supra-spinale, calf skinfold) Release the calipers and record the measurement in millimeters (mm), Calculate body density then body fat percentage

Measure your Body Mass BMI = weight (kg) ÷ [height (m)]2 ;US units: BMI = weight (lb) ÷ [height (in)]2 * 703. Record the results and compare to BMI Chart

Identifying Body Fat percentage , Stature , BMI, Humerus and Femur Breadth, arm and calf girth; Classification (Endo, Meso , Ecto)

Measure your weight and height, and input it into the device. Most devices also ask for your age. Follow the instructions of the specific device you’re using.

Handheld (Hand-hand) BIA - Hold the device with 2

hands

Two-feet (Foot-foot BIA) - Step on the footplate with your feet Hand-foot BIA - Hold the device with your hands while standing on the footplate.

Wait for the device to finish analyzing and read your results

First, get your weight on dry land. During the evaluation, individuals are asked to sit on a specialized scale and are immersed in water. They are instructed to exhale completely, keeping still as their underwater weight is recorded. This process is conducted three times, and the results are averaged. Results are calculated using a special formula (P = rho * g * d, where P is the pressure, rho is the density of the liquid, g is gravity (9.8 m/s^2) and d is the depth (or height) of the liquid.) to determine their lean body mass and fat mass.

Before the scan begins, you'll be asked to recline on a table. During the scan, a small X-ray will focus on your lumbar spine and both  hips. From these X-ray images the doctor assesses the bone's mineral (calcium) content. The amount of calcium present in the bone is directly related to its density and overall strength.

To evaluate your bone health, the amount of calcium in your bones is compared to a database of normal patients.

This comparison is expressed as a T-score, which quantifies how many standard deviations your bone density is from the average. According to WHO, if your T-score falls within the range of -1 to -2.5 standard deviations below the mean, it is classified as osteopenia. However, if your T-score is less than -2.5 standard deviations, it falls into the category of osteoporosis.