Administrator What is the Ideal Weight (IW) and how is it calculated? The ideal weight suggested is the average value of the four most quoted formulas in literature (Broca, Van Der Wael, Keys, and Perrault). Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devices and relat... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is Body Cellular Mass Index (BCMI)? It represents the energy used by the body in conditions of mental and physical rest, in the supine position, fasting for 12 hours, with an ambient temperature of 20 °C. It is measured in kcal or kJ. C... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? It is used to broadly categorize a person as underweight , normal weight , overweight , or obese based on weight divided by the square of the height. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devic... BIA Heart Rate Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)? Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories required to keep your body functioning while at rest. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devices and related services are not medical devices a... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What does Protein Factor (PF) indicate? PF represents the recommended minimum daily protein intake for the user. Proteins are indispensable in the human body and play numerous roles, including: Power the organism, muscle, and tissue renewal... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is Sodium Potassium Exchange (Na/K)? Sodium Potassium exchange indicates the functioning of the cell membrane for the assimilation of nutrients, the elimination of metabolic waste, and muscle functioning. Abnormal values can cause cramps... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is Extracellular Mass (ECM)? ECM is made up of extracellular tissues like plasma, fluids, tendons, dermis, collagen, elastin, and skeleton. High values may indicate water retention or rapid weight gains. Low values may indicate d... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is Body Cellular Mass (BCM)? Body Cellular Mass (BCM) represents the metabolically active component of the FFM . It is made up of the living cells of the organism which consume oxygen and carry out the redox reactions. It contain... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is Intracellular Mass (ICM)? Intra Cellular Mass is the inert mass of the FFM , that has zero metabolic cost. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devices and related services are not medical devices and are not intended ... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is Free Fat Mass (FFM)? Lean mass is muscle tissue. It is rich in water (about 60%) and greatly influences metabolism. The more muscle mass we have, the more calories we are able to burn, both at rest and during activity. It... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is Fat Mass (FM)? Fat Mass reflects the total body fat content. Excess fat is a risk factor in numerous diseases. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devices and related services are not medical devices and ar... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
Administrator What is Extracellular Water (ECW) and why is important? Represents the volume of fluid that is outside the cell. It reflects the state of body hydration. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devices and related services are not medical devices and ... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022