ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Body Mass Index (BMI)
It is a simple indicator between weight and height that is frequently used to identify
overweight and obesity in adults. It is calculated by dividing the weight of a person
in kilos by the square of its size in meters (kg / m2).
Body fat percentage
Fat is essential as energy storage for functioning. Fat is essential as energy storage
for daily biological functioning and to protect organs. The distribution of body fat is
different in men and women, and is classified depending on the area of the body in
which it is located:
•Visceral fat
•Subcutaneous fat
It is important to take into account factors such as age, height and gender to
calculate the body fat percentage.
The body fat percentage, by Bioelectrical Impedance Method is determined from
the electrical properties of the fluids and tissues. In addition, use this technique to
know the percentage of other elements from body composition, such as liquids,
muscles, bones, etc.
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Weight (kg)
BMI=
Height (Mts.)
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It is located in the abdominal cavity and
surrounds the internal organss
It is under the skin