Adesso MG293 Instruction Manual page 12

INFORMATION ABOUT BODY FAT AND BODY
WATER RATIOS
This bathroom scale measures your weight, the electrical impedance between your feet, and combines these
readings with the information you provide (height, age, gender). It uses this information to determine your body fat
and body water (hydration) levels. Note: your level of hydration (body water content) varies throughout the day
and can affect your impedance levels. If you are dehydrated, there is a greater chance the ratios detected by this
scale will differ from what they would be when you are fully hydrated. Please also be aware that clothes can vary in
weight and affect the ratio calculations. For the best accuracy, feet must be bare and clean.
For best results, choose a consistent daily time to use this analyser, such as in the morning. By establishing the pattern
of your body's fluctuation over a period of one month, you can determine your average body fat and hydration
ratios. Women will have more fluctuation in water content than men and need to monitor their reading over a
longer period to establish a personal average. You should determine this as a reference point before measuring
progress in a health program. It is recommended you wait several hours before attempting to measure your body
fat reading when drinking coffee or alcohol, taking diuretic medications or exercising. These all affect your level of
hydration and the accuracy of this scale.
Ideal body fat content is not the same for all people. Age, sex and heredity are variables in the measurement.
Accordingly, these tables should only be used as a general guide. A certain amount of body fat is important for
healthy living. Body fat helps protect vital organs and cushions joints. It also stores fat soluble vitamins and breaks
down into energy when food is scarce. Consult your physician to determine what is most ideal for you.
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