Body Composition Assessment
Basic body composition can be expressed as the relative percentage of body mass that is fat and fat free tissue. It is well established that excess body fat, particularly when located centrally around the abdomen, is associated with hypertension, the metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, stroke, coronary artery disease, and hyperlipidemia. The PEAK Lab offers several methods of assessing body composition and anthropometry.
Bioelectric Impedane (BIA)
The RJL bioelectric impedance analysis system is also availabe to assess body composition outcomes (e.g., reactance, resistance, total body water, intracellular water, extra cellular water, fat mass, lean mass, skeletal muscle mass).
Anthropometry
The PEAK Lab has a supply of Gulick Measuring Tapes and protocols for accruate assessments of waist circumference, hip circumference and a wide variety of additional anthropemetric locations.
Skinfold caliper
Skinfold assessments are measured with Harpenden or Lange skinfold calipers.
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Director:
Dr. Karen Mustian
(585) 273-1796
Clinical Exercise Physiologist:
Michelle Porto
(585) 273-3148
