Question

Write in brief about the antropometric method for assessment of body composition

Answer 1

Monitoring Nutrition and Intracellular & Extracellular Body Fluids in healthy & diseased patients is of significant importance.

The use of non-invasive, non-intrusive diagnostic systems has increased in recent years as more and more clinicians seek quick, simple solutions for monitoring clinical patients. For many years Maltron instruments have been widely used for the assessment of Body Composition in diverse settings, by hospitals, medics and clinics. Maltron is the world’s leading manufacturer in the field of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) offering a complete range of portable, bedside, diagnostic and monitoring instruments.

Maltron analysers have become indispensable measuring tools in the assessment of Body Composition, hydration and for evaluating the nutritional status in both fitness and medical market sectors

Answer 2

Body composition is the proportion of fat and fat-free mass in your body. ... Body composition is measured to assess your health and fitness level. Often, you will have body composition measured at the start of a weight loss or fitness program and checked periodically to monitor your progress.