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BIA

BIA BIA stands for bioelectrical impedance analysis, a non-invasive method used to estimate body composition.

BIA stands for bioelectrical impedance analysis, a non-invasive method used to estimate body composition. In mental health settings such as anorexia nervosa treatment, it can help monitor changes in body compartments like fat-free mass, skeletal muscle mass, and body water that are not shown by weight or BMI alone.

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