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The body fat content varies greatly from
person to person. Therefore, only approximate
values are indicated in the following table.
Women
Age
too low
Age
too low
Men
Sources: BMI guidelines of the NIH/WHO. Quoted from
Gallagher, et al. at the NY Obesity Research Center.
Important: The measurements are only an indi
cation of long term changes. You are not re
placing medical observation or consulta
tion. For more detailed information on the
meaning of the body fat content,
body water content as well as bone mass
and muscle mass and the values ideal for
you, please consult your GP.
Tip: To obtain comparable measurements,
weigh yourself every day at the same time and
under the same conditions (recommended
three hours after eating or sport).
Sportsperson mode / Athlete
mode
Scientific studies prove that there is a significant
difference between the body composition of
competitive athletes, amateur sportspersons
and untrained persons. That is why these sca
les can be used to select between the Normal
and Athlete setting.
Requirement for the selection of Athlete is e.g.
intensive endurance training of at least
8 10 hours per week, intensive resistance
training for power athletes and a rest pulse
of max. 60 beats per minute. The setting is
possible for persons of age 18 and above only.
ideal
high
high
ideal
What does the measured value
reveal about the body water
content?
Water is vital for the body. Water content drops
with increasing age. An adult has an average
total water content of approx. 50-65%. The
optimum total water content is essential for
your health and helps prevent illnesses.
What is the muscle mass?
This function indicates the calculated mass
of skeletal muscles (approximate value) in your
body. A human being has over 600 muscles.
Die Muscles play an important role (movement,
posture) and use energy. With increasing
muscle mass (increase in activity and sport),
more energy and calories are used and the
body fat content is reduced.
Average skeletal muscle mass (International
Commission on Radiological Protection, 1975):
- Women who weigh 58 kg
- Men who weigh 70 kg
What is bone mass?
This function indicates the calculated bone
mass (approximate value for bone mineral
content). The bone mass is dependent on life
style. Therefore, it is important to have a healthy
diet and to exercise regularly.
Please consult a specialist for the ideal values.
Average bone mineral content
(Rico et al. 1993):
- Women between 17 and
28 years of age:
- Men between 17 and
28 years of age:
Note: For the following persons it may not be
possible to calculate the bone mass. Please
use these values as an approximation.
- Elderly people or adolescents.
- Women during or after the menopause.
- People who are receiving hormone therapy.
- Women who are breast feeding.
en
30 %
40 %
approx. 2.7 kg
2.7 3.5 kg
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