2836: Are Body Scan Machines Useful and Accurate? Are Smart Scales Worth It?

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Episode 2836:

Dr. Neal addresses the reliability of body composition measurements from smart scales and gym body scan machines, highlighting the differences in accuracy across methods such as hydrostatic weighing, Bod Pods, and DEXA scans. He explains why understanding body fat percentage is crucial for health and provides insights into the pros and cons of the most common testing techniques.

Quotes to ponder:

"Body fat percentage is an important health measure many would argue it’s even more important than just looking at body weight."

"The most accurate forms of body fat testing are hydrostatic weighing and something called a 'BOD POD.'"

"For both genders, increasing age usually leads to an increase in body fat percentage, but that’s not always a bad thing either."

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