Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is not accurate for determining body fat % 🚨

One to avoid, despite its practicality?

Validation of Bioelectrical Impedance Devices for the Determination of Body Fat Percentage in Firefighters

Background

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is not accurate for determining body fat %‼️

BIA is a popular and highly practical method of assessing body composition due to:

Short analysis time ✅

Minimal invasiveness ✅

High commercial availability ✅