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Bod Pod's value as gauge of fat up in air.

Byline: Lisa Liddane

It looks like a cousin to the small, egg-shaped space machine featured in the remake of "Planet of the Apes."

The Bod Pod is the latest device for measuring body fat. It's been available for several years, but was slow to catch on because of its cost.

You might start seeing it at more fitness and health centers this year since its manufacturer _ Life Measurement Inc. _ launched a less expensive commercial version last month. Those centers may charge a fee to estimate your body fat.

The Bod Pod is among a growing number of methods that measure body fat, including:

_Skin-fold measurement calipers: devices with pincers that "pinch" ...

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