USEFUL INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES
Understanding the normal changes in your body fat percentage can help you in preventing or reducing
obesity. Being aware of the times when the body fat percentages shift within your own daily schedule
will assist you in obtaining an accurate trending of your body fat. It is recommended to use this unit in
the same environment and daily circumstances. Reference the chart below:
Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following Conditions
If a measurement is taken under the following physical conditions, the calculated body composition
may differ significantly from the actual one because the water content in the body is changing:
Immediately after vigorous exercise, after a bath or sauna, after drinking alcohol, after drinking a large
amount of water or after a meal (1 to 2 hours).
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Daily activities
Waking up
Breakfast
Lunch
Taking a bath or
eating dinner
Going to bed
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
After waking up
Before lunch and about 2 hours or
more after breakfast
In the afternoon about 2 hours or
more after lunch and before taking
a bath or eating dinner
Before going to bed and about 2
hours or more after dinner or bath
Recommended time
Recommended time
Recommended time
Recommended time
Avoid measurement immediately
after eating or bathing.