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The importance of a body composition test

Overall aim of est is to calculate one's body fat and its distribution, and also lean body mass

Pradeep Chowbey, Chairman, Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; Vice-Chairman, Max Healthcare
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Pradeep Chowbey, Chairman, Max Institute of Minimal Access, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; Vice-Chairman, Max Healthcare

Pradeep Chowbey
The body composition test is a physical test that calculates the proportion of various components of the human body: fat, water, muscle mass, protein, minerals, and so on. However, the overall aim of this test is to calculate one’s body fat and its distribution, and also the lean body mass. Most sophisticated body composition analysers will reflect on the following features:
 
Ideal weight according to one’s height, which then automatically indicates the amount of excess body weight.
 
Body mass index (BMI), which is calculated according to the height and weight using a formula fed in the software of