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What is Body Composition?

‌Body composition is a term used often by doctors and health professionals. It refers to the percentage of fat, bone, and muscle in your body. Doctors use body composition to see if you’re at a healthy weight for your individual body.

Benefits of a Good Body Composition

Having a good body composition has many benefits, including:

• Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease
• Increased functional ability, allowing us to move and exercise more freely, which allows us to burn more calories
• A better calorie-burning metabolism throughout the day
• A lean and toned body
• Better success at losing weight permanently