Tanita SC-240 Instruction Manual page 21

- What is muscle mass?
This feature indicates the weight of muscle in your body. the muscle mass displayed includes the
skeletal muscles, smooth muscles (such as cardiac and digestive muscles) and the water contained in
these muscles.
Muscles play an important role as they act as an engine in consuming energy. As your muscle mass
increase, your energy consumption increases helping you reduce excess body fat levels and lose
weight in a healthy way.
- What is bone mass?
This feature indicates the amount of bone (bone mineral level, calcium or other minerals) in the
body.
Research has shown that exercise and the development of muscle tissue are related to stronger,
healthier bones. While bone structure is unlikely to make noticeable changes in a short period, it
is important that you develop and maintain healthy bones by having a balanced diet and plenty of
exercise. People worried about bone disease should consult their physician. People who suffer from
osteoporosis or low bone densities due to advanced age, young age, pregnancy,hormonal treatment
or other causes, may not get accurate estimations of their bone mass.
Below is the result of estimated bone masses of persons aged 20 to 40, who are said to have the largest
amounts of bone masses, by weight. (Source : Tanita Body Weight Science Institute)
Please use the below charts as a guide to compare your bone mass reading.
Women : Average of estimated bone mass
Weight (lb)
Less than 110 lb 110lb - 165 lb
4.3 lb 5.3 lb
Men : Average of estimated bone mass
Weight (lb)
Less than 143 lb 143 lb - 209 lb
5.9 lb 7.3 lb
Note: Persons described below may obtain varying readings and should take the values given for
reference purposes only.
- Elderly persons
- Women during or after menopause
- People receiving hormone therapy
"Estimated bone mass" is a value estimated statistically based on its correlation with the fat-free
amount (tissues other than the fat). "Estimated bone mass" does not give a direct judgment on the
hardness or strength of the bones or the risks of bone fractures. If you have concerns over your bones,
you are recommended to consult a specialist physician.
(Applicable age 18 - 99)
(Applicable age 18 - 99)
165 lb and up
6.5 lb
209 lb and up
8.1 lb
Weight (kg)
Less than 50 kg 50 kg - 75 kg
1,95 kg 2,40 kg
Weight (kg)
Less than 65 kg 65 kg - 95 kg
2,66 kg 3,29 kg
75 kg and up
2,95 kg
95 kg and up
3,69 kg
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