Bio impedance is a method that is used to evaluate the body composition, which is represented by our body weight division, in thin mass (muscles, bones and viscera), fat mass (fat) and total body water.
It replaces the method of measuring sum of the coetaneous fold width with advantages.

These normal values are accepted:

< than 25% of adipose tissue for men

< que 33% de tecido adiposo para muheres

This examination requires some preparation by the patient to increase its accuracy.

The comparison among several evaluations of the same patient shows the main importance of this method because this comparison enables effective tracking of the weight reduction program.

Bio impedance is a very sensitive method to the body hydro state variations. Therefore, some precautions must be taken, such as:

Not eat or drink within 04 hours before the test;

Empty the bladder 30 minutes before the test;

Not consume alcohol 48 hours before the test;

Not use diuretics within 07 days before the test, except in case of hyper tense people, who must be under strong doctor surveillance.

If you follow these recommendations, your test will surely show an efficient result, bringing then benefits to the doctor’s tracking.