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Package contents
After unpacking, ensure that the following parts have been supplied:
• Body Fat Scale+
• 1 x 3 V button cell battery, size CR 2032
• Instruction Manual & Warranty
Notes on measurements
Functionality
The body fat scale displays the percentage of muscle mass, body fat, body
water and bone mass in relation to total body weight. The standing area of
the scale has electrodes which measure body fat by means of the body’s elec-
tric resistance. Lean body tissue has a lower resistance than fatty body tissue.
The scale automatically compares the body fat measured to the person’s body
height, age, sex and total weight. This results in the body fat value.
Body fat
Too much body fat is unhealthy. What is more important is that a high body fat
level is usually accompanied by an increased blood fat level and this dramati-
cally increases the risk of various illnesses, such as diabetes, coronary artery dis-
ease, high blood pressure, etc.
However, if the body fat percentage is too low this is also unhealthy. In addi-
tion to subcutaneous fat tissue, the body also creates important fat deposits to
protect internal organs and safeguard important metabolic functions. If these
essential fat reserves are used, it can lead to metabolic disorders, for instance,
an increased risk of osteoporosis.
The normal body fat level varies with age and gender. The normal value for
women is around 10% higher than for men. As we get older, our bodies break
down muscle mass and this increases the body fat level.
