What Is Total Body Water Percentage - Tanita InnerScan BC-550 Manual De Instrucciones

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WHAT IS TOTAL BODY WATER PERCENTAGE?

Total Body Water Percentage is the total amount of fluid in a person's body expressed as a percentage
of their total weight. Water plays a vital role in many of the body's processes and is found in every cell, tissue and
organ. Maintaining a healthy total body water percentage will ensure the body functions efficiently and will reduce the risk
of developing associated health problems.
Your body water levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day and night. Your body tends to be dehydrated after a long
night and there are differences in fluid distribution between day and night. Eating large meals, drinking alcohol,
menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing may cause variations in your hydration levels.
Your body water percentage reading should act as a guide and should not be used to specifically determine your absolute
recommended total body water percentage. It is important to look for long-term changes in total body water percentage
and maintain a consistent, healthy total body water percentage.
Drinking a large quantity of water in one sitting will not instantly change your water level. In fact, it will increase your
body fat reading due to the additional weight gain. Please monitor all readings over time to track the relative change.
Every individual varies but as a guide the average total body water percentage ranges for a healthy adult are:
Female : 45 to 60%
Male : 50 to 65%
Source : Based on Tanita's Internal Research
Note: The total body water percentage will tend to decrease as the percentage of body fat increases. A person with a high
percentage of body fat may fall below the average body water percentage. As you lose body, fat the total body water
percentage should gradually move towards the typical range given above.
WHAT IS DAILY CALORIE INTAKE(DCI)?
"Daily Calorie Intake (DCI)" is the sum of calories for basal metabolism, daily activity metabolism (activities including
daily household chores), and diet-induced thermogenesis (energy used in connection with digestion, absorption,
metabolism, and other eating activities). It is an estimate of how many calories you can consume within the next 24 hours
to maintain your current weight.
HOW DOES A TANITA BODY COMPOSITION MONITOR CALCULATE DCI?
The basic way of calculating Basal Metabolic (BMR) Rate is a
standard equation using weight and age. Tanita has conducted
in-depth research into the relationship of BMR and body
composition giving a much more accurate and personalized reading for
the user based on the impedance measurement. This method has been
medically validated using indirect calorimetry (measuring the breath
composition).*
*Reliability on equation for Basal Metabolic Rate: At 2002 Nutrition
Week : A Scientific and Clinical Forum and Exposition Title:
International Comparison: Resting Energy Expenditure Prediction
Models: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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WHAT IS BONE MASS?
This feature indicates the amount of bone (bone mineral level, calcium or other minerals) in the body.
Research has shown that exercise and the development of muscle tissue are related to stronger, healthier bones. While
bone structure is unlikely to make noticeable changes in a short period, it is important that you develop and maintain
healthy bones by having a balanced diet and plenty of exercise. People worried about bone disease should consult their
physician. People who suffer from osteoporosis or low bone densities due to advanced age, young age, pregnancy,
hormonal treatment or other causes, may not get accurate estimations of their bone mass.
Below is the result of estimated bone masses of persons aged 20 to 40, who are said to have the largest amounts of bone
masses, by weight. (Source:Tanita Body Weight Science Institute)
Please use the below charts as a guide to compare your bone mass reading.
Women : Average of estimated bone mass(lb)
Weight
Less than 110 lb 110lb - 165 lb 165 lb and up
4.3 lb 5.3 lb 6.5 lb
Men : Average of estimated bone mass(lb)
Weight
Less than 143 lb 143 lb - 209 lb 209 lb and up
5.9 lb 7.3 lb 8.1 lb
Note: Persons described below may obtain varying readings and should take the values given for reference purposes only.
- Elderly persons
- Women during or after menopause
- People receiving hormone therapy
Note: "Estimated bone mass" is a value estimated statistically based on its correlation with the fat-free amount (tissues
other than the fat). "Estimated bone mass" does not give a direct judgment on the hardness or strength of the bones or the
risks of bone fractures. If you have concerns over your bones, you are recommended to consult a specialist physician.
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