Biometric Screening | Prixus Medical Group LLC

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Biometric screening is a simple, non-invasive health assessment that measures important indicators such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, BMI, and other vital metrics. These screenings give patients a clear picture of their current health, help identify potential risks early, and support proactive steps toward long-term wellness. They also provide valuable insights that can guide lifestyle changes and medical care recommendations.
Please read below to see everything that is included in a biometric screening.

BMI

In a Biometric Screening, the first thing that is done is your body measurements. Assessing your height, weight, and body mass index can help a health professional understand if you are overweight or not. It’s important to know how overweight you are so that goals can be implemented and the calorie intake needed to reach those goals can be assessed.

Blood Pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is linked to heart disease and stroke, which makes measuring your blood pressure a very important factor in the biometric screening process. Med-wellness trainers will typically focus on health promotion foods and exercises that are safe for people with high blood pressure in order to treat hypertension.

Cholesterol Levels

Most people aren’t very fond of this test. They draw blood by pricking your finger with a needle to test your cholesterol levels. You will be given metrics on your total cholesterol, HDL, VDL, and VLDL cholesterol levels. However, knowing your cholesterol level is important to know. If the test finds that you have high cholesterol, you should consider changing your diet. Having high cholesterol can lead to a lot of different health problems.

Glucose Levels

It’s good to be aware of your glucose levels. Glucose is a vital part of your body’s circulatory system. Low Blood glucose can lead to death. If one notices that they are lethargic, irritable, have impaired mental functionality, or they pass out, it could be a sign of low blood glucose. Transversely, having high blood glucose can be just as dangerous. High blood glucose leads to diseases like diabetes.

Water Weight

Your body’s fluids are divided into intracellular fluid (inside the cells) and extracellular fluid (outside and between cells). Intracellular fluid makes up about 62% of total body fluid, while extracellular fluid accounts for roughly 38%, including blood, saliva, sweat, and tears. Healthy water percentage varies by age, sex, and body composition, since muscle holds more water than fat. Most people are 50–60% water, with lean men typically closer to 60% and lean women closer to 50%.

Percentage of Body Fat (PBF)

The simplest way to explain PBF is the percentage of fat that is in your body, excluding everything else. Body fat is an incredibly tricky subject – it’s tough to calculate, tough to track, and most people are way off in their estimates of what they think their body fat percentage is. This is normally a test that is done by a professional med-wellness trainer. It’s important to keep your PBF at a healthy level and this test can also bring a startling awareness to employees.

Segmental Lean Analysis

Segmental Lean Analysis is a detailed assessment that measures the distribution of lean muscle mass throughout different regions of the body, such as the arms, legs, and torso. This analysis helps identify muscle imbalances, track progress over time, and guide individualized fitness or rehabilitation plans. It provides valuable insight into overall strength, symmetry, and functional health.

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)

If you’ve noticed that every year, it becomes harder to eat whatever you want and stay slim, you’ve also learned that your BMR decreases as you age. Likewise, depriving yourself of food in hopes of losing weight also decreases your BMR, a foil to your intentions. However, a regular routine of cardiovascular exercise can increase your BMR, improving your health and fitness when your body’s ability to burn energy gradually slows down.

Triglyceride Levels

Triglyceride levels are important to know because they give you more insight into your overall health. Triglycerides are commonly found in animal fat and vegetable oil. Having a high triglyceride level can lead to increase risk of heart attack and stroke. Consult your nutritionists or physician for foods that you can eat to lower your triglyceride level.