Body Composition Analysis in New Jersey
The Digestive Health & Nutrition Center has two convenient locations in Lawrenceville and Princeton New Jersey where you can receive the exceptional care you deserve. Dr. Angela Merlo is an experienced Gastroenterologist and expert in performing and interpreting the results of Body Composition Analysis.
What is Body Composition Analysis?
Body Composition Analysis provides a measure of percent body fat, fat mass, muscle mass, bone mass, percent body water and extracellular water for the total body. Segmental analysis for muscle and fat distributions are also possible. A few different techniques are available. Dr. Merlo performs biomedical impedance analysis at the Digestive Health & Nutrition Center which is the most accurate and reliable method for both total body composition and segmental analysis.
Is Body Composition Analysis Important?
Your body composition is an important index of your health and state of fitness. It may seem like a contradiction, but people can be overfat but not overweight, or overweight and not overfat. Experts agree that excess fat translates into increase health risks. Fat loss extends longevity. Exercise and diet can reduce body fat into the healthy range without necessarily causing weight loss.
Body Composition Analysis is an important adjunct to complete health risk assessment in people who are undernourished, overweight and obese. It identifies people who have an increase in abdominal fat but who are not overweight. It provides valuable information for people
- dieting to lose weight
- undergoing strenuous exercise program
- participating in physical therapy
- contemplating bariatric surgical remedies.
If you are interested in Body Composition Analysis for yourself or a family member, contact the Digestive Health & Nutrition Center at the Lawrenceville or Princeton, New Jersey office for an appointment with Dr. Merlo.
