In Episode 5 of this podcast we talk about body composition and why it matters. Although this topic can be a bit touchy, this is a very important concept that needs to be talked about. In this episode we cover topics like BMI, measuring body composition, and the metabolic effects of adipose tissue.

References:

Borga, M., West, J., Bell, J. D., Harvey, N. C., Romu, T., Heymsfield, S. B., & Dahlqvist Leinhard, O. (2018). Advanced body composition assessment: From body mass index to body composition profiling. _Journal of Investigative Medicine: The Official Publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research_, _66_(5), 1–9. [https://doi.org/10.1136/jim-2018-000722](https://doi.org/10.1136/jim-2018-000722)

Goossens, G. H. (2017). The Metabolic Phenotype in Obesity: Fat Mass, Body Fat Distribution, and Adipose Tissue Function. _Obesity Facts_, _10_(3), 207–215. [https://doi.org/10.1159/000471488](https://doi.org/10.1159/000471488)

Disclaimer:

This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. Additionally, the opinions expressed are solely my own and do not represent any formal stance taken by my employer. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.