Our bodies are made up of lean mass and fat mass. Fat mass is fat, that's easy. The easy way to define lean mass is that it's everything that isn't fat. The term body composition simply refers to the makeup of our bodies, that is, how much lean mass and how much fat mass we have.
You may be wondering why this is important to know. One reason is that body composition is a factor for assessing disease risk. Another is that knowing your body composition can help you set specific and realistic fitness goals. So utilize this understanding of body composition to improve your health today!
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