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Assessment of the Results
There are heavy persons with a well-balanced percentage
between fat and muscle mass, and there are seemingly slim
persons with significantly high body fat values. Fat is a factor
that puts serious strain on the body, in particular the cardio-
vascular system. Therefore, controlling both values (fat and
weight) is a prerequisite for health and fitness.
Body Fat
Body fat is an important component of the body. From
protecting the joints as a vitamin repository to regulating the
body temperature, fat plays a vital role in the body. Thus the
goal is not to radically reduce the proportion of body fat, but
rather to achieve and maintain a healthy balance between
muscle and fat.
The Importance of Water for our Health
Approximately fifty-five to sixty percent of the human body
consist of water, depending on age and gender in varying
amounts.
Water has to fulfill several tasks within the body:
• It is the building block of our cells. That means that all the
cells in our body, whether skin cells, gland cells, muscle
cells, brain cells or others, are functional only if they con-
tain enough water.
• It is a solvent for important substances in our body.
• It is a means of conveyance for nutrients, the body’s own
substances and metabolic products.
Reference values for your fitness profile can be seen in the
benchmark table. It shows the dependency of body fat data
on age and gender. Always pay attention to your body’s
water balance, which, as well as the fat level, undergoes
strong fluctuations throughout the day. Therefore, to obtain
consistent data, always measure at the same time of day.
The calculated results of the body fat and water level should
only be considered as reference values. They are not recom-
mended to be used for medical purposes. Please always con-
sult a doctor if you have questions about a medical treatment
or a diet in order to achieve a normal body weight.
Guideline values for body fat and body water content as a percentage (approximate figures)
Age
(Years)
Women
Men
Body fat
Body water
Body fat
Body water
< = 30
4.0 – 20.5
66.0 – 54.7
4.0 – 15.5
66.0 – 58.1
Underweight
206 – 25.0
54.6 – 51.6
15.6 – 20.0
58.0 – 55.0
Normal
25.1 – 30.5
51.5 – 47.8
20.1 – 24.5
54.9 – 51.9
Overweight
30.6 – 80.0
47.7 – 13.8
24.6 – 80.0
51.8 – 13.8
Obese
> 30
4.0 – 25.0
66.0 – 51.6
4.0 – 19.5
66.0 – 55.4
Underweight
25.1 – 30.0
51.5 – 48.1
19.1 – 24.0
55.3 – 52.3
Normal
30.1 – 35.0
48.0 – 44.7
24.1 – 28.5
52.2 – 49.2
Overweight
35.1 – 80.0
44.6 – 13.8
28.6 – 80.0
49.1 – 13.8
Obese
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate / Energy expenditure)
The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) characterizes the energy
expenditure. The energy expenditure is used to describe the
amount of energy in KCAL that the body requires per day
during complete rest, at an indifference temperature
(28-30 °C) and on an empty stomach for the maintenance of
its function (e.g. while sleeping).
Reference values of the daily intake of kilocalories with-
out physical activities
Age
(Years)
Women
Men
Weight
(kg)
KCAL
Weight
(kg)
KCAL
6-17
50
1265
60
1620
18-29
55
1298
65
1560
30-49
60
1302
70
1561
50-69
60
1242
70
1505
Display Error Messages
NOTE:
If an error message appears on the display, wait until the
device is turned off. Turn it on again to restart the opera-
tion. If the error display has not disappeared, take the
batteries out of the battery compartment for 10 seconds.
Display Indications Meaning
Self test (after inserting the batteries)
for perfect functioning of the display
Battery is low
The weight lies above the allowed
maximum weight.
The body fat percentage is above the
limit value of the measuring range.
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