Assignment 3: Biological Impedance Analysis

The purpose of this lab is for students to develop skills for taking Biological Impedance Analysis (BIA) measurements to determine body composition.

Techniques & Guidelines

• For the most accurate BIA results, ensure that your client follows the following guidelines:
• • No eating or drinking within 4 hours of the test
  • No exercise within 12 hours of the test
  • No alcohol or caffeine consumption within 24 hours of the test
• If your client is are pregnant or have a pacemaker they are NOT to complete the BIA assessments
• Wipe off all scales and massage tables before and after each use
• Clients remove all metal jewelry before conducting these assessments
• When using the RJL system or BodyStat, electrodes are placed on the hand and foot on the right side of the client’s body
• BIA leads do not to cross the body – otherwise electrical interference could corrupt results