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Intended Use
Tanita Body Composition Analyzers have been clinically proven to be accurate, reliable and
provide highly repeatable results. Our Analyzers are used worldwide by health, research
and medical professionals primarily in the following
fi
elds:
- medical screening and health assessments of adults and children
- monitoring the progress of weight loss during medical treatment relating to lifestyle
diseases such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, bariatric surgery, hypertension and fatty liver
disease.
- monitoring increases of muscle mass, reduction of body fat and hydration levels as part of
a
fi
tness or training program
- assessing the true effectiveness of nutrition and physical activity programs where body
mass index cannot identify key changes in body composition
- collating subject data for large cohort research studies
The Tanita Body Composition Analyzer is indicated for use in the measurement of weight
and impedance, and the estimation of body mass index (BMI), total body fat percent and
weight, total body water percent and weight, total body muscle mass, physique rating,
bone mass, visceral fat rating with healthy range, basal metabolic rate (BMR), and fat free
mass (FFM), using BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis).
The device is indicated for use for healthy children 5-17years old and healthy adults with
active, moderately active, to inactive lifestyles.
Effi cacy
This product has been speci
fi
cally designed to be simple to use and required no additional
user assistance to take a measurement.
Measurements can be taken in under 30 seconds for maximum convenience.
