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Measuring weight, body
fat and water content
Fig. 5
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Switch on the scales with the + or
-
button 2.
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Select the programmed personal memory
location, e.g.
2
, with the + button (odd
memory locations) or - (even memory
locations). The input personal details are
displayed
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Confirm by pressing MODE button 5.
An acoustic signal sounds.
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Step onto the scales and stand still until the
bar graph on the display 1 stops moving.
Distribute your weight evenly on both legs.
Note: Stand on the scales with bare feet only.
Initial display for approx. 2 seconds
- Weight in kg/g (100 g graduation)
The scales then calculate the percentage
of body fat and water.
flashes
on display 1. As soon as the calculation is
complete, an acoustic signal sounds.
Is indicated 4x in succession on display 1
as long as you are standing on the scales.
- Body fat as % (0,1 % graduation)
Weight in kg/g (100 g graduation)
- Water content as % (0,1 % graduation)
Weight in kg/g (100 g graduation)
for approx. 2 seconds each.
Note: The bar graph at the bottom of the
display indicates the graphical analysis
allocated to the particular measurement.
too low
high
ideal
adequate
Important: Your feet, calves and thighs must
not touch, otherwise the measurement will be
incorrect.
The scales automatically switch off a couple
of seconds after the end of the measuring
process.
How does fat measurement
work
Body fat is measured according to the BIA
principle (bioelectrical impedance analysis).
The appliance transmits a weak, harmless
electrical signal through the body.
The resistance (impedance), i.e. the signal
which the body resists, is measured.
The resistance is affected by the composition
of the human body. Muscles and organs
contain water and are therefore good
conductors. Fat resists the signal and is
therefore a poor conductor.
The body fat percentage is calculated from
this measured resistance taking into account
the data (size, age, sex) which was input
into the scales. The body fat content varies
greatly from person to person. Therefore,
only approximate values are indicated in the
following table.
Men
Age
Women
Age
too low
high
too low
high
ideal
ideal
Sources: BMI guidelines of the NIH/WHO. Quoted from
Gallagher, et al. at the NY Obesity Research Center.
Important: The measurements are only an
indication of longĆterm changes. You are not
replacing medical observation or consultation.
For more detailed information on the meaning
of body fat content and body water content as
well as personal ideal values, please consult
your GP.
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