Fat levels in the body are important to always be monitored or monitored regularly. This is because the level of fat in the body is so significant that it determines the health of a person’s body. One way to monitor fat levels is to use a skinfold caliper, a tool for measuring fat through the skin folds. So how important is this to be monitored? Let’s discuss about the importance of monitoring fat levels in the body.
Fat is always associated with bad and unhealthy things, in fact fat also has a significant role in body health. Fat can be useful if the levels are sufficient, according to the needs of the body. Not only a body with excess fat levels, a body that has low fat levels is equally dangerous.
Benefits of Fat on the Body
As already mentioned fat has a myriad of benefits for the body. With sufficient levels, fat can play a role in building a healthier body. Here are the benefits of fat for the human body:
As a Source of Energy
Fat is a source of energy in the human diet, along with carbohydrates and protein, the other two major macronutrients. Among other macronutrients, fat is the most concentrated source of energy providing 9 kcal per 1 gram consumed more than carbohydrates, protein and fiber. Fat itself can be stored, and will release fatty acids when energy is needed.
As a Vitamin Solvent
Vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble vitamins, fat itself carries these vitamins in food. So that fat supports the absorption process in the intestine. By eating foods that contain fats that contain vitamins in sufficient quantities, the intake of micronutrients in sufficient quantities can be obtained.
As isolation and body temperature regulation
Fat cells, stored in adipose tissue, serve to protect the body and help maintain a normal body temperature. Adipose tissue itself is not always visible, but if you are overweight, adipose tissue may be visible under the skin.
Adipose tissue can also be found in certain areas, causing lumpy patches around the thighs and abdomen. Fat is also stored around the vital organs and protects these vital organs from sudden movements or impacts from the outside.
The Importance of Monitoring Fat Levels
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, normal fat levels for women are between 20-32 percent of the body. As for men, it is between 10-22 percent of their body condition. Of course this also needs to be adjusted to the conditions of activities and activities of each person.
This needs to be monitored or monitored periodically. So that when fat levels in the body are not in normal conditions, whether the amount is excessive or even less, it can be detected early. Fat content can be measured in various ways.
How to Measure Fat Levels
Now sobad solid know how important it is to measure fat levels in the body to maintain body balance. So how to measure fat content? Here are three ways to measure fat levels in the body.
1. Bioelectrical Analysis
Bioelectrical analysis is this method is quite practical, and the accuracy is quite good. This can be done by placing your feet on the sensor of a digital scale, standing and waiting for a few seconds, then the results of the fat content will appear.
2. Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
DEXA is a method of checking body fat levels using the latest technology. The body will be irradiated with X-rays or better known as X-Rays. This X-Ray result will describe the fat content in detail. So far, the Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) method is the most accurate method of measuring fat levels.
3. Measurement with Skinfold
Skinfold test or measurement with a skinfold caliper is a measurement made to estimate the amount of fat that is under the skin. The skinfold test is carried out using a tool called a caliper. This measurement is practical because the tool is easy to carry anywhere and anytime.
Best Measurement Tool to Monitor Body Fat Levels
Metrisis – Skinfold Caliper by Solo Abadi is a measurement tool to measure the thickness of human skin accurately. It works by pinning several body parts such as the chest, subscapular, midaxillary, suprailiac, abdominal, biceps, triceps, thigh, and calf. Here are types of skinfold caliper produced by Solo Abadi Indonesia :
1. Harpenden Skinfold Caliper
Harpenden skinfold caliper is a tool that is used to measure the thickness of skin folds for calculating body fat percentage inside the body. Made of premium materials, the Harpenden skinfold caliper is the most precise measurement tool in measuring body fat, reaching up to 97% of accuracy.
2. Slim Guide Skinfold Caliper
Slim guide skinfold caliper is a measurement tool that calculates body fat level through skinfold thickness measurement, just as how Harpenden skinfold caliper works. This type is an alternative to calculate body fat precentage at a more affordable price. Made by plastic material, so that it is lighter and easier to bring.
Here are the Skinfold Caliper product details by Solo Abadi Indonesia :
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