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Body Composition Assessment

Body composition assessment measures the thickness of various anatomical sites on the body. This information obtained from a body composition assessment can be used to determine the fat and muscle content of the body as well as other health related measures.

Body composition assessment can be used in conjunction with an exercise training programme and weight loss regime to assess changes in body type and composition. This is particularly important to individuals on a diet as weight is not necessarily an indicator of health.

Body composition and in particular the fat content stored within the body is a much more useful measure of health than weight alone. Furthermore, exersize may cause an individuals weight to remain constant or increase due to the fact that muscle is heavier than fat. Body composition is therefore a more reliant and precise indicator of change in health status.

Dietary analysis is also useful to athletes. Please see section in dietary analysis.

Oarsome Sport & Fitness anthropometrists are qualified to at least ISAK level 1 standard. ISAK, the International Society of Kinanthropometry has set the international standards for collecting measurements within predetermined standards and ensures that your consultant provides you with reliable results.

Click here to view an example Body Composition Assessment.