Two people can weigh the same and have very different metabolisms, risks, and nutrition needs. The scale only gives a number; body-composition analysis roughly separates lean mass, fat, and water.
What a segmental analysis measures
Bioimpedance devices such as InBody estimate, among other parameters:
- Skeletal muscle mass.
- Body-fat percentage.
- Visceral fat (approximation).
- Total body water and its distribution.
- Segmental distribution (arms, trunk, legs).
It is not a CT scan or a diagnosis on its own: it is a follow-up tool when used under similar conditions (time of day, relative fasting, hydration, recent exercise).
At Almavita, Grace Arroyave integrates ISAK anthropometry and InBody 120 technology into clinical and sports nutrition plans.
Why it matters more than “losing weight”
Losing kilos at the expense of muscle weakens metabolism and function. Gaining muscle at a stable weight can improve insulin sensitivity, strength, and body composition without the scale “celebrating.” In obesity clinic care, the goal is usually metabolic health and sustainable habits — not a magic morning number.
How to prepare for a useful measurement
- Avoid intense exercise right before.
- Aim for your usual hydration (neither extreme dehydration nor artificially “loading” water).
- Mention medication, menstrual cycle, oedema, or prostheses that may influence readings.
- Measure at similar times if you will compare follow-ups.
Your dietitian interprets results together with clinical history, food recall, and goals (performance, fat loss, muscle gain, associated conditions).
What InBody does not do
It does not replace labs, densitometry, or medical assessment of disease. It also does not “detect toxins” or prescribe miracles. Distrust readings sold as a moral verdict: it is a map to adjust the plan.
At Almavita
If you want a body-composition assessment tied to a realistic nutrition plan, book with nutrition and mention any recent metabolic labs.
Note: educational text. Reference ranges and clinical conduct are defined by the professional who sees you.