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What is fat mass and muscle mass? What increases fat mass and muscle mass? How can I tell which one is increasing?
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Hi, weight consists of 4 elements like- muscles, fat ,bone and water. Each element is essential for the body and can be measured by doing a body composition test. A diet high in processed food, saturated fat and fried items with sedentary lifestyle can increase fat mass so the abdomen and lower body can increase. Whereas increase in dietary proteins along with a balanced diet and physical activity can increase the muscle mass giving hypertrophy effect in the arms and legs.
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