Further reduction in Fat Mass (FM) and particularly in Body Cell Mass (BCM), which are frequently accompanied by an increase in Extra Cellular Fluid (ECF), are alterations of Body Composition typical of malnutrition. BioScan measurements of Fat Free Mass (FFM) and Fat Mass (FM) can help to detect malnourished patients and those who are most at risk from becoming malnourished.
Malnutrition and depletion of Lean Body Mass (LBM) has been shown to be a significant risk factor for increased mortality rates among patients undergoing dialysis. Most clinical methods in the assessment of malnutrition are either too costly or difficult to apply.