The method used to assess the percentage of body fat by using a low- level electrical current; body fat resists or impedes the current, whereas water and muscle mass conduct electricity is called

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Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a method for estimating body composition, particularly body fat, by measuring how an electrical current flows through the body. Fat tissue, which contains less water, is more resistant to the current compared to muscle and other tissues, which contain more water and thus conduct electricity better.

The Method Used to Assess the Percentage of Body Fat