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4. How is percentage body fat (%BF) estimated?
%BF is measured by a method called Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)� With the BIA technology, a
low intensity electrical signal is sent through the body� The signal is very low and causes no bodily harm�
Depending on the amount of body fat of the individual, the electrical signal will flow with a different degree of
difficulty� The difficulty with which a signal flows through the body is called electrical impedance� Hence, by
measuring the electrical impedance and applying to the data a proprietary algorithm, %BF can be estimated�
Please be reminded that the %BF estimated with the scale represents only a good approximation of your
actual body fat. There exist clinical methods of estimating body fat that can be ordered by your physician.
5. Why is it important to monitor percentage Total Body Water (%TBW) in the body?
Water is an essential component of the body and its level is one of the health-indicators� Water makes
up approximately between 50-70% of the body's weight� It is present proportionally more in lean tissue
compared to fat tissue� Water is a medium for biochemical reactions that regulate body functions� Water
provides form to cells; helps to maintain body temperature; provides moisture to skin and mucosa; cushions
vital organs; lubricates joints and is a component of many body fluids� The amount of water in the body
fluctuates with the hydration level of the body and state of health� Monitoring the level of body water can
be a useful tool for one's health maintenance� Similar to body fat estimation, the %TBW function provided in
this scale is based on BIA�
The estimated %TBW may vary according to your hydration level, that is, how much water you have drunk or
how much you have sweated immediately prior to the measurement� For better accuracy, avoid fluctuation
in hydration level prior to the measurement� The accuracy of the scale in estimating TBW will also decrease
with individuals suffering from diseases that tend to accumulate water in the body�
The optimal %TBW of an individual varies according to age and gender�
The table as follows may be used as a guide:
Men
Women
Please be reminded that the % TBW estimated with the scale represents only a good approximation of
your TBW. There exist clinical methods of estimating body fat that can be ordered by your physician.
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BODY FAT SCALE
% Body Fat Range
4 to 14 %
15 to 21 %
22 to 24 %
25 % and over
4 to 20 %
21 to 29 %
30 to 32 %
33 % and over
Optimal % total Body Water Range
70 to 63 %
63 to 57 %
57 to 55 %
55 to 37 %
70 to 58 %
58 to 52 %
52 to 49 %
49 to 37 %