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Protein (kg)
Protein is a complex of organic compounds with nitrogen and it indicates the total amount of solid components. Protein
has very close relationship with intracellular fluid and the lack of protein means the nutritional imbalance. However this
does not mean the protein in food. If there is a severe shortage in protein mass, it can bring symptoms such as loss of
nails and toenails, amenorrhea, hair discoloring, muscle atrophy, fatty liver, edema, etc.. Human body consumes body
composing proteins when there is shortage in energy provision in body. This is an undesirable energy generation process
and if excessive rates of such process continue for a long time of period, it could burden liver, kidney and others. For
growing children, protein is an essential component in particular.
During a growth period various parts of our body are developed especially skeletal structure and muscle mass. Therefore,
it is necessary to have sufficient amount of protein during a growth period since major components of muscle is the
protein.
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Mineral (kg)
Minerals help the body preserve stand play a core role in the human body. InBody analyzes two large groups of minerals:
osseous minerals and nonosseous minerals. Osseous minerals are the minerals found in the bones while
non-osseous minerals are those which are found in all other parts of the body. Osseous minerals account for about 80% of
the body’s total minerals. The quantity of minerals found in the body is closely related to the muscle mass. As muscle
mass increases, the weight of bones also increases. During a growth period when there is a dramatic growth in bones, it is
necessary to have good mineral mass to ensure the smooth development of a skeleton structure.
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Body Fat (kg)
Fat free mass is the sum of body water, protein and mineral. Thus, InBody uses the following formula to get the amount of
body fat mass.
Body Fat Mass = Body Weight - Fat Free Mass(FFM)
The sum of body water, protein mass, mineral mass, and body fat mass, which explained so far constitutes the weight.
Body Fat Mass is stored under the skin, as well as between the abdomen and muscles. When an subject s body fat mass
is outside of the standard range, he/she is diagnosed as being obese.
Summary of Contents for InBody720
Page 9: ...V Indicators Safety Symbols A Indication B Safety signs...
Page 61: ...48 Chapter 3 Setup Establishment 1 Setup 2 DATABASE 3 Modification Example...
Page 77: ...62 Chapter 5 Consumables 1 Consumables...
Page 79: ...63 Appendix 1 More About InBody720 2 Specifications 3 Customer Service Information...
