InBody Body Composition Analysis
Objective insight into muscle, fat, and water balance—beyond the scale—to support metabolic health, weight management, and lifestyle goals. Your clinician interprets every scan in context.
Dr. Jalli MD PC
Accepting new patients · Same-week appointments often availableMon–Fri 9–5 · Sat–Sun closed301-686-8554Location, parking & directions
What InBody measures
InBody uses bioelectrical impedance to estimate how your weight divides into muscle, fat, and water — including segmental regions (arms, legs, trunk) — so you see change that a bathroom scale can miss.
Skeletal Muscle Mass
Track muscle distribution across arms, legs, and trunk — not just total weight.
Body Fat Percentage
Segmental body fat analysis far more precise than a BMI calculation alone.
Hydration & Water Balance
Intracellular and extracellular water levels — a key marker for cellular health.
Metabolic Rate Estimate
Basal metabolic rate based on lean mass, useful for guiding weight management.
See how your results map to your body
Illustrative animation — your actual printout is personalized to you.
Body Fat
22.4%
Muscle
34.2 kg
Hydration
Optimal
Who InBody is right for
InBody isn't for everyone — your clinician will confirm it fits your situation. It is often especially helpful when:
- ✓Weight management, obesity care, or breaking a plateau beyond the scale
- ✓Metabolic health — diabetes, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, or cholesterol goals
- ✓Muscle preservation or building — athletes, older adults, or post-illness recovery
- ✓A baseline before nutrition counseling or a structured lifestyle program
- ✓Tracking change over time with objective numbers — not day-to-day weight noise
Your visit, step by step
Here's how we typically run an InBody experience at our office. (Exact timing may vary by appointment type — always follow staff instructions.)
- 1
Arrive & check in
Come as you are for a primary care visit that includes InBody (or a scan-only slot, if offered). Wear light clothing; you’ll remove shoes and socks for the scan. Our team will confirm it’s safe for you that day.
- 2
Quick scan
You’ll step on the InBody platform and hold the handles. The scan is non-invasive, uses no radiation, and usually takes under two minutes.
- 3
Staff review
A trained staff member ensures the reading is high quality, prints or saves your results, and walks you through the basics of what each section means — so you’re not staring at numbers alone.
- 4
Optional clinician visit
When scheduled, your physician or nurse practitioner reviews InBody in context with your history, medications, and goals — and turns numbers into a plan. This may be the same appointment or a follow-up, depending on your visit type.
The two-tier model
We separate the scan from the clinical interpretation so you always know what to expect — and when a physician or nurse practitioner is part of the conversation.
Tier 1 — Scan & staff review
Fast, structured, hands-on
You complete the InBody; our team ensures a quality reading, prints or saves your results, and reviews the basics with you — what each section means and how to read your printout. This tier focuses on accuracy and education, not prescribing or changing medications.
Tier 2 — Clinician interpretation
Your chart, your goals, your plan
When you have a scheduled visit with your physician or nurse practitioner, InBody is woven into your medical history, labs, medications, and lifestyle goals. That's when we translate numbers into clinical decisions — follow-up labs, medication adjustments, referrals, or referrals to nutrition — as appropriate. This may be the same visit as your scan or a separate appointment, depending on how your visit is booked.
Frequently asked questions
What is InBody body composition analysis?
InBody is a quick, non-invasive scan that estimates skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, segmental composition, hydration, and related metrics—giving a fuller picture than weight or BMI alone. Your clinician interprets results in context with your history and goals.
How long does an InBody scan take?
The scan itself usually takes under two minutes. Plan for check-in, changing footwear, and review time with staff—your full visit length depends on whether you are also seeing a clinician that day.
Do I need to fast before an InBody scan?
Follow any instructions the office gives you when you book. For many patients, fasting is not required for InBody, but eating a very large meal or heavy exercise right before the scan can affect hydration-related readings. When in doubt, ask us when you schedule.
How often should I get scanned?
Frequency depends on your goals and your clinician’s plan—some patients repeat every few months to track progress; others use it as a one-time baseline. We’ll recommend an interval that makes sense for you.
Who is InBody helpful for?
It can support patients focused on weight management, metabolic health, muscle tracking, or lifestyle coaching—when your clinician recommends it as part of your care plan.
What is the two-tier model (staff vs. clinician)?
Tier 1 is the scan plus staff review of your printout—focused on quality and education. Tier 2 is when a physician or nurse practitioner integrates InBody with your chart, medications, and goals for medical decision-making. The same visit may include one or both, depending on how your appointment is scheduled.
Is InBody safe for everyone?
InBody may not be appropriate for people with certain implanted devices or during pregnancy. Discuss with your clinician before scheduling.
How do I schedule InBody at Dr. Jalli MD PC?
Call our office at 301-686-8554 to ask whether InBody is appropriate for you and to schedule. Established patients may also use the patient portal for non-urgent requests when appropriate.
Ready to schedule InBody?
Call us to book — we'll confirm whether InBody is appropriate for you and how it fits your visit (scan-only vs. full clinician visit).
Established patients may also use the patient portal for non-urgent requests when appropriate.
Services catalog
InBody is also listed as InBody body composition in our full services directory. Questions? Call 301-686-8554.