Tanita SC-240 Instruction Manual page 2

Intended us
• This equipment can be used in the screening of certain adult diseases and conditions
related to body weight and composition.
• It can be used in the monitoring and prevention of conditions caused by excessive
deposits of fat tissue such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cholelithiasis and fatty liver.
• It can be used in the monitoring of changes in individuals' body composition related to
differences in the ratio of fat tissue to lean.
• It can be used to assess the effectiveness of individuals' nutrition and exercise
programmers, both for health and physical fitness.
• The TANITA Body Composition Analyzer is indicated for use in the measurement of
weight and impedance , and the estimation of body mass index (BMI), total body fat
percent, total body water percent and weight , muscle mass (skeletal and smooth),
physique rating, bone mass, visceral fat rating with healthy range, basal metabolic rate
(BMR), and metabolic age, using B IA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis).
The device is indicated for use for healthy children 5-17 years old and healthy adults
with active, moderately active, to inactive lifestyles.
Efficacy
1. This product is simple to use, and requires no specialized facilities or expertise to take
measurements.
2. Measurements can be taken quickly and easily, causing minimal inconvenience to the
patient during measurments.
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