bioimpedance

Bioimpedance consists of an examination that assesses with high accuracy and speed of body composition. Through an imperceptible electrical current, it is possible to evaluate 

Fat mass (% Fat and Body Fat in Kg) 

Lean mass (muscles, bones and viscera) 

Total Body Water (liters and% Water in Lean Body Mass) 

Importance of BIOMPEDÂNCIA: 

Monitoring of the gain or loss of fat mass 

Monitoring of the gain or loss of lean mass. 

Evaluation of hydration levels 

Assessing the impact of physical activity on body composition 

Evaluating the effectiveness of dietary and / or drug treatment in the loss of body fat 

Assess the nutritional status of patients undergoing surgical treatment for weight control 

Assessment of the risk of developing diseases such as diabetes and hypertension due to excess fat 

Recommendations for the exam: 

Not doing physical activity the day before; 

Do not consume alcoholic beverages and foods containing caffeine (mate tea, coffee, soft drinks containing caffeine, energy) on exam day. 

Be fasted for 4 hours. 

Remove metals (earring, necklace, ring, bracelet, piercing and loud in general) 

Only patients with pacemakers and pregnant women can not perform bioimpedance