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Total Body Water indicates the total water present in our body.
Water is the predominant component in the human body: it represents approximately 60% of the weight of an adult.
Metabolism of water is closely linked to sodium, which holds it back. The TBW is divided into two compartments:
- Intracellular Water (ICW)
- Extracellular Water (ECW)
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Represents the amount of intracellular water.
Closely related to the metabolically active cell mass of an organism, this parameter reflects the development and growth of body cell mass.
Cells tend to retain fluids within themselves to preserve their integrity.
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Represents the volume of fluid that is outside the cell.
It reflects the state of body hydration.
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Body Cellular Mass (BCM) represents the metabolically active component of the FFM.
It is made up of the living cells of the organism which consume oxygen and carry out the redox reactions. It contains almost all of the body's potassium.
Each person has a recommended minimum BCM to maintain both lean muscle mass and metabolism.
BCM must be monitored over time to understand whether the person is malnourished or not.
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ECM is made up of extracellular tissues like plasma, fluids, tendons, dermis, collagen, elastin, and skeleton.
High values may indicate water retention or rapid weight gains. Low values may indicate dehydration.
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Intra Cellular Mass is the inert mass of the FFM, that has zero metabolic cost.
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Na/K (Sodium/Potassium Exchange)
Sodium Potassium exchange indicates the functioning of the cell membrane for the assimilation of nutrients, the elimination of metabolic waste, and muscle functioning.
Abnormal values can cause cramps or muscle spasms, fatigue, irritability, and indicate suboptimal metabolic functions.
Remember that potassium alters muscle contractions.
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Fat Mass reflects the total body fat content.
Excess fat is a risk factor in numerous diseases.
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Lean mass is muscle tissue. It is rich in water (about 60%) and greatly influences metabolism.
The more muscle mass we have, the more calories we are able to burn, both at rest and during activity.
It’s divided into:
- Body Cellular Mass (BCM)
- Intracellular Mass (ICM)
- Extracellular Mass (ECM)
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The muscular volume is related to the weight of the lean mass that makes up the muscular fiber.
By increasing muscle mass, you will be able to reduce excess fat, as muscles are like an energy-consuming engine.
As you increase muscle mass, you will also increase Total Body Weight (TBW), but your body composition will be favorable (more muscle, less fat).
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Reflects the degree of abdominal fat accumulation.
Keeping the index constant can significantly reduce the risk of diseases.
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The content of bone tissue (bone minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, etc.) and the bone matrix (collagen, proteins, inorganic salts, etc.).
It can indicate the state of health of the bones.
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BCMI (Body Cellular Mass Index)
It represents the energy used by the body in conditions of mental and physical rest, in the supine position, fasting for 12 hours, with an ambient temperature of 20 °C.
It is measured in kcal or kJ.
Changes are in relation to:
- Age
- Body surface area
- Muscle mass
- Climate
- Nutrition
- Fever
- Drugs/medications
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It is used to broadly categorize a person as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese based on weight divided by the square of the height.
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Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories required to keep your body functioning while at rest.
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PF represents the recommended minimum daily protein intake for the user.
Proteins are indispensable in the human body and play numerous roles, including:
- Power the organism, muscle, and tissue renewal processes;
- Essential for blood circulation;
- Contribute to hormone and metabolism functions;
- Critical to immune defense.
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The ideal weight suggested is the average value of the four most quoted formulas in literature (Broca, Van Der Wael, Keys, and Perrault).
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A statistical index that indicates the probability of cardiac issues. It is based on:
- Age
- Reactance
- BMI
- Biotype
- Waist circumference
- Sport
- Pathologies
- Metabolism
The returned score represents risk of illness:
- LOW < = 2
- MID > = 3, < = 5
- HIGH > = 6
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The Gynoid fat pattern is characterized by the accumulation of excess fat around the hip, buttocks, and thigh regions.
Excess Gynoid fat patterns will have a 'pear' shape appearance, where the buttocks and hips are much larger than the waist.
This type of distribution is typical for females. Gynoid fat is usually stored under the skin and above the muscle.
Android fat storage describes the distribution of fat mostly around the trunk/abdomen area or the upper body, typical in males (and post-menopausal females).
Those exhibiting excess Android fat patterns will have an 'apple' shape appearance.
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