Bone Mass; Bmr; Amr; How Time Affects Results - Silvercrest SBF 77 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

Age low
40–49 <31 %
50–59 <29 %
60–69 <28 %
70–100 <27 %

Bone mass

Like the rest of our body, bone in the body is subject
to a natural process of building, loss and ageing. In
childhood the bone mass increases rapidly, reaching
its maximum at 30 to 40 years of age. With increas-
ing age the bone mass then decreases again. A
healthy diet (particularly calcium and vitamin D)
and regular exercise can prevent this to some ex-
tent. By building muscle you can further improve
the health of your skeleton.
Note: Please note that these diagnostic scales do
not reveal the complete bone mass, but rather just
the bone mineral ratio (without water content or
organic substances).
Although the bone mass can only be influenced
minimally, it does fluctuate slightly within factors
(weight, height, age, gender). There are no recog-
nised guidelines or recommendations.
Note: Do not confuse bone mass with bone density.
The bone density can only be determined with
medical tests (e.g. computer tomography, ultrasound).
These diagnostic scales therefore cannot be used
to draw conclusions on changes in the bones and
bone strength (e.g. osteoporosis).

BMR

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of
energy the body requires at rest to maintain its ba-
sic functions (e.g. 24 hours of bed rest). This value
is substantially influenced by weight, height and age.
The diagnostic scales shows the unit of measure
kcal /day calculated based on the scientifically
recognised Harris-Benedict equation.
This amount of energy is absolutely required by
your body and must be taken in through the diet.
32 GB/IE
normal high
31–36 % >36 %
29–34 % >34 %
28–33 % >33 %
27–32 % >32 %
Consuming less energy for extended periods may
be harmful to your health.

AMR

The active metabolic rate (AMR) is the amount of
energy the body burns each day through activity. A
person's energy requirement increases with activity
and is determined by the diagnostic scales using
the activity level specified (1– 5).
To maintain your current weight you will need to
consume the amount of energy burnt through food
and beverages.
When consuming less energy than burnt over an
extended period the body will essentially take the
difference from fat stores, resulting in weight loss.
On the other hand, when consuming more energy
than the calculated active metabolic rate (AMR)
over an extended period the body will not be able
to burn the excess energy and store it as fat, result-
ing in weight gain.

How time affects results

Please note, only the long-term trend is important.
Sudden weight changes within a few days are
typically caused by loss of fluid.
The results are interpreted based on changes in the
total weight and the body fat and water percentage
and the muscle mass along with the amount of time
over which these occurred. Sudden changes within
days are must be distinguished from medium term
changes (within weeks) and long-term changes
(months).
As a general rule, sudden weight changes are
almost exclusively caused by changes in the water
percentage, whilst medium- and long-term changes
may also be due to changes in the percentage of
fat and muscle.
- If the weight suddenly changes but the body
fat percentage increases or remains steady,
you have merely lost water – e.g. after exer-
cising, using the sauna or a diet aimed at
rapid weight loss.