BIA = "Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis"


NIH technology assessment statement on BIA (1994)
THEY think it's real (with reservations)

        http://odp.od.nih.gov/consensus/ta/015/015_intro.htm

BIA assessment paper - html version
Comprehensive overview and references

        http://odp.od.nih.gov/consensus/ta/015/015_statement.htm


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Scales and similar using "Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis"

TANITA - major manufacturer

        http://www.tanita.com/


    BIA Scales http://www.tanita.com/consumer/products/bf/tbf.html

Reseller site but has comparisons of different brands and some questions &
answers.
Comments on algorithm tweaking for age and lifestyle factors.

        http://www.scaleman.com/~body-fat-scales.html

    Their FAQ

                http://www.scaleman.com/tanita/bodyfat/faq.html#work

    Good comment on accuracy of BIA (claimed +/- 5%) and comparison with
"real" methods

            http://www.scaleman.com/tanita/bodyfat/compare.html



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Terraillon - major manufacturer

        http://www.terraillon.com/

        BIA scales            http://www.terraillon.com/other/prods.htm

Terraillon Body Fat Scales & hand held body fat monitors
Omron Body Logic Hand Held Body Fat Monitors

            http://www.healthchecksystems.com/bodyfatmeasure.htm


Tanita body fat scales

            http://www.heartmonitors.com/tanita_summary.htm

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