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The term “body composition” is used to describe the
percentage of body fat, muscle, water and bone in
human bodies. It is a key metric for overall health and
wellness and provides a more accurate assessment than
weight alone.
QardioBase measures % body fat, % muscle mass, %
water composition and % bone mass.
Body fat % is the measure of fat in your body. Knowing
your body composition helps assess health risks related
to weight such as blood pressure, diabetes and heart
disease.
QardioBase measures body mass using bio-impedance
analysis (BIA). A small and safe signal is sent by the
indium tin oxide (ITO) electrodes on the top of the
scale and is analyzed to determine the impedance of
the body. Body composition is then calculated based
on the electrical impedance, weight and user profile
data.
People fitted with an implantable medical device
should only use QardioBase in “Weight Only Mode”
which disables body composition analysis. If you have
implanted electronic medical devices such as
pacemakers or defibrillators, do not use QardioBase
before activating “Weight Only Mode.” Please refer to
the instructions from the manufacturer of your medical
device for more information. It is recommended that
pregnant women use QardioBase in “Pregnancy
Mode” or “Weight Only Mode.”
Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat and
body composition readings. Since the body tends to be
dehydrated after a long night’s sleep, body
composition tends to show the highest level of % fat
and % muscle mass and the lowest % water upon
waking. Exercising before measurement will show a
higher % of muscle mass.
You should measure your body composition at the
same time of the day and under consistent conditions
in order to obtain the most reliable trend data.
BODY COMPOSITION MEASUREMENT
