The BOD POD in Clinical Settings
According to research conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control, the prevalence of obesity among adults (aged 20-74) has increased from 15% in the late 1970’s to 32% in 2003-2004. Even more alarming is the rise in childhood obesity, which has tripled within this same time period.
Being overweight or obese increases the risk for disease and health conditions such as:
- Hypertension
- Osteoarthritis
- Dyslipidemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
As the Gold Standard technique for body composition and metabolic analysis, the BOD POD is used clinically in:
- Weight management programs
- Obesity assessment and treatment
- Executive physical assessment
- Bariatric clinics
The BOD POD Body Composition Tracking System has become the practical Gold Standard for fast, accurate, and safe body composition analysis. See Products for more information.