Affordable Health Measurement Tool As Effective As Hopital-Grade Equipment & Better Health Indicator Than Body Mass Index
MONROVIA, CA — A University of Southern California study appearing in the current issue of peer-review journal, "Nutrition Research", reports that the user-friendly, Stayhealthy BC1 System offers clinical-grade body composition analysis comparable to the most rigorous clinical tools. According to the company, the study's findings open the door to a new, far more effective and engaging model for health and fitness measurement, reporting body composition analysis, rather than body weight or the outdated Body Mass Index (BMI).

"The research is conclusive and valid," said lead researcher Dr. E. Todd Schroeder, "Stayhealthy provides body composition analysis comparable to an in-office, head-to-toe X-ray from a DXA scanner, the former measuring tool for body composition analysis."

Body composition analysis provided by Stayhealthy is far more accurate in measuring health and health risks than total body weight, or BMI metrics, which have been long used as health indicators. Body composition analyzes total body weight in two categories – "good pounds" or lean mass (such as muscle, bone, and organs), versus "bad pounds" or excess body fat. It also analyzes hydration, the amount of water in the body. An unhealthy body composition ratio may be a precursor to elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels, type II diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.

"With Stayhealthy, users learn that it's more than just losing or gaining a few pounds; the relationship of body fat to muscle is a far better indicator of good health, something that has not been largely understood until recent years," said Randall Wilkinson, M.D., Founder of Live Well Weight Loss Center.  "In some cases, individuals can become healthier, simply by shifting a few pounds of fat to lean mass."

According to Stayhealthy CEO, John Collins, "This study confirms that participants can have easy and constant access to accurate, actionable data, enabling them to set health goals, view results, and monitor progress over time via a personalized, secure dashboard. Equipped with more accurate and compelling information, participants are likely to be more fully engaged to manage their own personal health and wellness."

Stuart Sutley, president of Innovative Wellness Solutions (IWS), a firm that has provided the Stayhealthy system to thousands of participants said, "Successful wellness programs depend on full participation and employee engagement. By providing precise, accessible body composition data, a program powered by Stayhealthy can be expected to retain users, promote health and contribute to healthcare savings."

"The University of Southern California...