SFP HE WK 13 Body Composition

Bones

Subcutaneous fat

Muscles

Organs

Visceral fat

Fat stored in skeletal muscles

Fat stored in the liver

Fat stored in the abdominal cavity

Fat stored under the skin

Fat stored in the liver

Fat stored in skeletal muscles

Fat stored under the skin

Fat stored in the abdominal cavity

Subcutaneous fat

Bone density

Visceral fat

Muscle mass

High radiation exposure

Inaccurate results

Costly and not widely available

Time-consuming procedure

Requires skilled practitioners for accuracy

Sensitive to measurement errors and technique

Inexpensive and easy to administer

Time-consuming and complex

Inexpensive and easy to administer

Requires skilled practitioners for accuracy

Provides immediate results

Non-invasive

Limited availability of equipment

Inconvenient and less comfortable for some individuals

Accurate assessment of body composition

Prone to errors due to residual lung volume

Non-invasive

Low equipment and maintenance costs

Limited for some populations (e.g., obese individuals)

Highly reliant on technician skill

It is highly invasive

It is less reliant on technician skill

It has low equipment costs

It is suitable for all populations

Non-invasive and quick

Requires expensive equipment