How Bioelectric Impedance Analysis Works
Bioelectric impedance:
A measure of the resistance
met as an electrical current travels through the body.
Since water is highly conductive, the current applied by the scale meets:
high water content.
Less resistance
when flowing through
muscle
, which has a
low water content.
fat
when flowing through
, which has a
More resistance
Through bioelectric impedance analysis, body composition scales can extrapolate:
Body fat
mass
Fat free
mass
lbs.
lbs.
%
Total Body
Water