body fat percentage

Body fat percentage refers to the percentage of body fat and body weight. The simplest method used to judge the body fatness and thinness is to use the ratio of height to weight (ie, BMI, height divided by the square of body weight), but this method It is easy to overlook the amount of body fat. Therefore, to judge a person's true degree of obesity, in addition to using BMI as a reference indicator, in addition to the body fat rate must be tested, so that the results will be more objective. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: The body is too thin: the child absorbs malnutrition. Normal value: Male: 15-25% Female: 20-30% Above normal: Overweight: Obesity. negative: Positive: Tips: Before the check, the taboo is bad and the diet is not good. Normal value The normal body fat rate of males is between 15 and 25%, and that of females is between 20 and 30%. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The body is too thin and the body is too fat. People who need to be examined: people who are too thin and are overweight. Low results may be diseases: pediatric fat malabsorption, high abdominal fat dystrophy results in infants and abdomen may be diseases: obesity precautions Inappropriate crowd: None. Taboo before the test: poor rest, improper diet. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Inspection process First measure the body fat and body weight, and then calculate the body fat percentage. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: Generally there are no people who are not suitable. Adverse reactions and risks Generally no adverse reactions.

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