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In order to obtain comparable measurement values, the measurements should always be performed at the same
time of day and under the same conditions.
Other circumstances influencing a body analysis
Besides fundamental fluctuations in daily measurement values, fluctuations may also arise due to changes in the
water content due to the consumption of foods and liquids, menstruation, illness, exercise, and bathing.
Implausible results may occur among
• persons with fever, edema, or osteoporosis
• persons in dialysis treatment
• persons taking cardiovascular medicines
• pregnant women
• youth under the age of 16
• persons of the Asian and African population group.
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21 %
20 %
19 %
18 %
17 %
Body fat
content
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