Understanding Body Composition Analysis in Obesity Management.

Khushboo Agarwal; Felix Manoharan; Nitin Kapoor
Abstract
The incidence of lifestyle diseases, namely obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, etc., is increasing across the world. There are different phenotypes of obesity, and body composition analysis has now become an essential part of clinical practice. It is needed to provide a better understanding of the functional capacity of the body, the muscle composition, and the amount of fat in various parts of the body.
Journal THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS OF INDIA
ISSN 0004-5772
Published 01 Apr 2025
Volume 73
Issue 4
Pages 11-17
DOI 10.59556/japi.73.0846
Type Journal Article | Review
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