Body composition is important for multiple reasons:
Assessing Nutritional Status: It helps in determining whether a patient is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese, which can influence nutritional interventions. Monitoring Chronic Diseases: Conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension are closely linked to body composition. Evaluating Muscle Mass: Muscle mass assessment is crucial for elderly patients to prevent sarcopenia (muscle loss) and related complications. Guiding Rehabilitation: It assists in creating effective rehabilitation programs, especially for patients recovering from surgeries or injuries. Preventing Complications: Proper assessment helps prevent complications such as pressure ulcers in bedridden patients.
