Why Assessing Body Composition is Important...
Below are five important reasons why it is important to assess body composition rather than focusing on weight alone:
1) Body composition assessment provides individuals with a starting point to base current and future decisions about weight loss and weight gain (weight control and management).
2) Body composition assessment provides realistic goals about how to best achieve an ideal balance between the fat and non-fat compartments of the body.
3) Body composition assessment relates to general health status, and as such, should play an important role in the health and fitness goals of all individuals.
4) Body composition assessment monitors changes in body fat and lean components during exercise regimens of different durations and intensities, and rehabilitation programs utilizing different modalities and treatment practices.
5) Body composition assessment allows the allied-health practitioner (sports nutritionist, dietician, personal trainer, coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist, physician, exercise leader) to provide quality information that relates intimately to nutrition, weight control, and exercise, training and rehabilitation.
1) Body composition assessment provides individuals with a starting point to base current and future decisions about weight loss and weight gain (weight control and management).
2) Body composition assessment provides realistic goals about how to best achieve an ideal balance between the fat and non-fat compartments of the body.
3) Body composition assessment relates to general health status, and as such, should play an important role in the health and fitness goals of all individuals.
4) Body composition assessment monitors changes in body fat and lean components during exercise regimens of different durations and intensities, and rehabilitation programs utilizing different modalities and treatment practices.
5) Body composition assessment allows the allied-health practitioner (sports nutritionist, dietician, personal trainer, coach, athletic trainer, physical therapist, physician, exercise leader) to provide quality information that relates intimately to nutrition, weight control, and exercise, training and rehabilitation.
