thinner TH380 Instruction Manual

Body Fat - What is it?
Body Fat Percentage – What Does It Mean?
Simply speaking, your body is made up of lean mass and fat mass. Lean mass
consists of muscle, bones, organs, etc. Fat mass is body fat. While everyone
needs a certain amount of fat to assist the body in storing energy, providing
heat insulation and other functions, most people will find they are at their
most fit when they increase their lean mass and decrease their fat mass.
While standard scales are useful in providing a measurement of overall
weight, they do not calculate the percentage of fat within the body. However,
this Thinner ® Body Analysis Monitor allows the user to check both of these
important measurements.
Body Fat Percentage – How is it Measured?
The Thinner ® Body Analysis Monitor uses a technique called Bioelectric
Impedance Analysis (BIA). A harmless amount of a bioelectric current is sent
from the footpads through the body. This current travels at different speeds
through lean and fat body masses. The scale's microprocessor analyzes the
degree of impedance, or transmission speed.
Taking into consideration the user's height, age, gender and weight, the
Thinner Body Analysis Monitor calculates the composition of the body.
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The percentage of the body that is composed of fat is displayed on the
monitor – "body fat percentage."
Body Water/Hydration Levels
General health standards indicate that one should consume approximately
64 oz. of water per day to maintain a healthy level of hydration. According
to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2001), the percentage of body water
should lie within the following ranges:
Women: 50-55%
Men: 60-65%
Children: 65-75%
Maintaining these levels will help improve your overall health and general
feeling of well-being. If your hydration levels are less than the recommended
levels in the chart above, you should increase your water intake accordingly.
Body Water/Hydration Level – how is it measured?
The hydration level is measured by using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA).
The same analysis that is used to calculate your body fat is used to calculate
your hydration level. The Thinner Body Water microprocessor again measures
impedance or transmission speed through water. Taking into consideration a
user's age and gender, a calculation is made that determines the percentage
of water.
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Please Note: It is not recommended to take the hydration measurements in
certain situations, such as following exercise, after drinking a glass of water,
or directly prior to, during, or shortly after menstrual cycles. Hydration may not
be at its normal level during these times. If you have any questions or concerns
about your readings, contact your healthcare provider.
Bone Mass – What Is It?
Bone is a living, growing tissue. During youth, your body makes new bone
tissue faster than it breaks down older bone. In young adulthood, bone mass is
at its peak; after that, bone loss starts to outpace bone growth, and bone mass
decreases. But it's a long and a very slow process that can be slowed down
even more through calcium-rich diets and weight-bearing exercise.
Who should monitor bone mass?
Most people have no need to monitor bone mass, but certain groups –
postmenopausal women, men and women with certain diseases, and anyone
who takes medications that affect bone tissue might want to watch for any
decrease in bone mass.
How to monitor bone mass at home
Program your Thinner ® Body Analysis Monitor and watch as built-in BIA
technology computes lean body mass and measures bone mass every time you
weigh yourself.
Typical ranges for bone mass:
Men: 6.5-8.5% Women: 5-7%
The bone mass reading is to be used as a guide only. Watch for trends over
time and contact your healthcare provider for a more detailed explanation of
the readings, and with any questions or concerns.
BMI – What Is It?
BMI stands for Body Mass Index, a statistical term derived from height
and weight. It is closely linked to body fat and health outcomes. Over
50 organizations, including the US Government and the World Health
Organization, have adopted BMI guidelines. BMI is inversely related to
fitness, meaning that the higher your BMI, the less likely you are to be fit.
Every time your body analysis monitor reads your weight and calculates your
body fat, it also calculates your BMI. Along with your weight and your body fat
measurements, the BMI reading gives you yet one more tool to monitor your
health and fitness.
BMR/Calories – What Is It?
BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate and takes into account your age,
height, weight and gender. Your BMR is an estimate for the amount of energy
(measured in calories) that your body burns to maintain normal bodily functions
- e.g. breathing and maintaining body temperature. Along with your weight
and your body fat measurements, the BMR reading gives you one more tool to
monitor your health and fitness.
Why should I measure my BMR/Calories?
Your BMR helps you to understand how many calories your body needs to
maintain normal bodily functions. Generally, your body needs fewer calories
as you get older; it needs more calories with increased daily activity (walking
around the house, going grocery shopping, taking the stairs instead of the
elevator, etc) or aerobic exercise (i.e., swimming, biking, running, cycling,
dancing). The calories you can consume on a daily basis to maintain your
weight will vary based on your BMR and activity calories. Based on the fitness
level you choose in your personal profile, as well as your BMR, the website
will show how many calories you can consume daily to maintain your current
weight. Consuming fewer calories or increasing your activity level will help you
to lose weight.
LIMITED TEN YEAR WARRANTY
Conair will repair or replace, at our option, your appliance free of charge for 120
months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship
or materials.
To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the service
center listed below that is nearest you, together with your sales slip and $5.00
for postage and handling. California residents need only provide proof of
purchase and should call 1-800-3-CONAIR for shipping instructions. In the
absence of a receipt, the warranty period shall be 120 months from the date
of manufacture.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILI TY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE 120 MONTH DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may
not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so
the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
FCC markings:
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Conair
Corporation, the manufacturer of this product and the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Service Centers
Conair Corporation Conair Corporation
Service Department 1-800-326-6247
Service Department
150 Milford Road 7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd.
www.conair.com
East Windsor, NJ 08520 Glendale, AZ 85307
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