Omron HBF-306 Instruction Manual page 6

About body fat measurement
Caution to certain conditions
In some cases, the measured body fat percentage may differ too much from
the actual body fat percentage. These exceptions are people whose
measurements may vary due to continuous changing amount of water and
tissue density within their bodies.
Growing children
People with
a fever
The conditions or circumstances NOT suitable for a
correct measurement
If a measurement is made under the following physical conditions, the
measured body fat percentage may differ significantly from the actual one
because the water content in the body changes.
Immediately after
vigorous exercise
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Elderly people and
women after
menopause
Bodybuilders or
professional athletes
Immediately after
taking bath or sauna
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Those having
osteoporosis
swelling
having very low
bone density
Patients under Pregnant women
going dialysis
After drinking After taking a large
much alcohol amount of water or
after a meal
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Patients of