What Is Body Water?; What Is Muscle Mass?; What Is Bone Mass?; What Is The Definition Of An Athlete? - HoMedics HealthStation SC-540 Instruction Manual

What Is Body Water?

Monitoring the level of body water can be a useful tool for one's health maintenance.
Water is an essential component of the body and is one of the body's overall health
indicators. Water makes up approximately 50-70% of the body's weight and is present
proportionally more in lean tissue as compared to fat tissue.
For example:
• 73% of lean muscle tissue is water
• 80% of blood is water
• 25% of fat is water
• 22% of bone tissue is water
Additionally, water is also a medium for biochemical reactions that regulate body functions.
The estimated Body Water % may vary according to your hydration level. For better
accuracy, avoid fluctuations in hydration level prior to taking a measurement.
The accuracy of the unit in estimating Body Water % will also decrease with individuals
suffering from diseases or illnesses that tend to accumulate water in the body. Please
remember that the unit represents only a good approximation of your total body water.

What Is Muscle Mass?

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), lean muscle mass may
decrease by nearly 50 percent between the ages of 20 and 90. If you don't do anything
to replace that loss, you're losing muscle and increasing fat.
It is also important to know your muscle mass during weight reduction. At rest, the body
burns approximately 50 additional calories for each pound of muscle gained. Some
advantages of gaining muscle mass include:
• Reversing the decline in strength, bone mineral and muscle mass that accompanies
age
• Maintenance of flexible joints
• Guide weight reduction when combined with a healthy diet
This body composition scanner tells you the percent of skeletal muscle in
your body.

What Is Bone Mass?

Your bones contain blood vessels, nerve cells and living bone cells. These are all held
together by a framework of hard, non-living material containing calcium and
phosphorous.
This body composition scanner estimates the percentage of the non-living bone mineral
content. This is important information for monitoring and maintaining healthy bones
through exercise and a calcium-rich diet.
WARNINGS: The measurements provided are not substitutes for physician
assessments of bone mineral density or osteoporosis. Always consult your physician to
determine what is right for you.
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What Is CaloriePredictor™?
Daily calories are an estimate of the number of calories you consume based on your
current activity level and user-entered personal data. This can be used as a guide
during weight loss and weight management.

What Is The Definition Of An Athlete?

An athlete is considered a person who does 12 hours or more per week of aerobic
activity and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute. These individuals should
select Athlete Mode for the most accurate results. The Athlete Mode is available only
for those 15-50 years of age.
NOTE: Reference charts are based on sampling and should be used as a
guide. Consult your physican to determine what is right for you.
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