An Introduction

An Introduction to Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

September 30, 2015 § Leave a comment

As the CEO of Total Nutricare, Mohsen “Max” Motamedian oversees both the development of personalized nutrition plans and the marketing of supplements. Under Mohsen Motamedian’s executive direction, Total Nutricare uses such assessments as complete body-composition testing to determine strategies for client weight loss.

Bioelectrical impedance analysis, or BIA, has earned a reputation as one of the most effective and user-friendly body-fat assessments available. Using harmless and painless electrical signals, it measures a person’s total body fat in relation to lean mass. A proper ratio of fat to lean mass serves an essential role in overall health, as excess fat can increase an individual’s risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and a number of other serious illnesses.

To conduct a BIA test, a health professional places one electrode on the patient’s right hand and another on his or her right foot. These electrodes send a gentle current through the body, the flow of which depends on the types and amounts of tissue present. A high concentration of fat will cause more resistance because it contains less water and electrolytes as compared to leaner tissue. Safe for both adults and children, the procedure is easy and quick to conduct.