Jeff Heileson, PhD, RD, CSSD, CSCS

Description:

This course examines the importance of body composition measurement in health and performance, contrasting body mass index (BMI) with a more precise measure of muscularity: the Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI). Participants will learn why FFMI, which adjusts for height, can be superior to absolute fat-free mass for cross-group comparisons—ranging from military personnel and diverse athletes to clinical populations. The presentation will cover the basic calculation of FFMI, its practical applications in nutrition and strength programs, and how it serves as a more accurate way to track changes in muscularity.height-adjusted FFM, known as the fat-free mass index (FFMI), may be the best method to compare across groups, determine normative values in a particular context, and serve as a trackable metric of muscularity. This presentation will delve into the FFMI and its potential practical applications.

The audience will learn how to:

1. Demonstrate how to calculate the Fat-Free Mass Index (FFMI) from standard body composition assessments.
2. Explain why FFMI is a more reliable comparative metric than absolute measures of fat-free mass.
3. Interpret FFMI values across different populations to guide nutrition, performance, and risk assessments.
   

1 Credit Hour as Approved by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) 
1 Credit Hour as Approved by Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Complete the Quiz with 70% pass rate and the certificate will be emailed to you.