2
BODY
Age Low Optimal Moderate High
6 ≤14.4 14.5 - 23.0 23.1 - 26.1 ≥26.2
7 ≤14.9 15.0 - 24.5 24.6 - 27.9 ≥28.0
8 ≤15.3 15.4 - 26.0 26.1 - 29.6 ≥29.7
9 ≤15.7 15.8 - 27.2 27.3 - 31.1 ≥31.2
10 ≤16.0 16.1 - 28.2 28.3 - 32.1 ≥32.2
11 ≤16.1 16.2 - 28.8 28.9 - 32.7 ≥32.8
12 ≤16.1 16.2 - 29.1 29.2 - 33.0 ≥33.1
13 ≤16.1 16.2 - 29.4 29.5 - 33.2 ≥33.3
14 ≤16.0 16.1 - 29.6 29.7 - 33.5 ≥33.6
15 ≤15.7 15.8 - 29.9 30.0 - 33.7 ≥33.8
16 ≤15.5 15.6 - 30.1 30.2 - 34.0 ≥34.1
17 ≤15.1 15.2 - 30.1 30.2 - 34.3 ≥34.4
18 ≤14.7 14.8 - 30.8 30.9 - 34.7 ≥34.8
BODY
Age Low Optimal Moderate High
19 - 39 ≤8 8.1 - 19.9 20 - 24.9 ≥25
40 - 59 ≤11 11.1 - 21.9 22 - 27.9 ≥28
60+ ≤13 13.1 - 24.9 25 - 29.9 ≥30
BODY
Age Low Optimal Moderate High
19 - 39 ≤21 21.1 - 32.9 33 - 38.9 ≥39
40 - 59 ≤23 23.1 - 33.9 34 - 39.9 ≥40
60+ ≤24 24.1 - 35.9 36 - 41.9 ≥42
*Source: Derived from; HD McCarth
children”
**Source: Derived from; Dympna Gallagher
R Murgatroy
guidelines based on body mass index1–3”
The Body Fat % r
always be sought bef
BODYBody water is the single most important
component of body weight. It repr
two thirds of y
of important roles in the body:
All the cells in the body
else, can only function pr
part in regulating the body’s temper
The combination of your weight and fat measur
your body hydr
NORMAL HEAL
BODY
BF % Range Optimal BW % Range
Men
4 to 14% 70 to 63%
15 to 21% 63 to 57%
22 to 24% 57 to 55%
25 and over 55 to 37%
Women
4 to 20% 70 to 58%
21 to 29% 58 to 52 %
30 to 32 % 52 to 49%
33 and over 49 to 37%
***Source: Derived from
1999, 69 833-841.
Body water measurement r
muscle. If the proportion o
then the body water results will tend to be lo
measurements such as body weight, body f
as part of your healthy lif
you chart your pr
The Body W
medical guidance should alway
exer
WHA
MEAN?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is an
index of weight-for
that is commonly used to
classify underweight,
overweight and obesity in
adults.
your BMI value for you.
BMI categories shown in
the chart and table below
are r
(World Heal
and can be used to interpret
your BMI value.
Y
identified using the table
below
BMI Category BMI Value Meaning Health Risk Based Solel
< 18.5 Underweight t Moderate
18.6-24.9 Normal Low
25-29.9 Overweight Moderate
30+ Obese High
IMPORT If the chart/table shows that you are outside of a ‘normal
weight range,
adults (age 20+ years) onl
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How exactly is m
This Salter Scale uses a measurement method kno
Analysis (BIA). A minute curr
This current flows easil
content, but not easily thr
(i.e. its resistance to the curr
this, the quantity of fat and water can then be estimated.
What is the value of the current passing thr
taken? Is it safe?
The current is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perf
to feel it. Please note however
an internal electronic medical device,
disruption to that device.
If I measure my body fat and wa
vary quite considerably
Y
changes throughout the course of the day
to take a reading,
your body to be normally h
sauna, following intensiv
eating a meal.
My friend has a Body F
When I used it I found that I got a dierent body f
Dierent Body F
and use dierent mathematic algorithms to calculate the per
The best advice is to not make comparisons from one device to another
the same device each time to monitor any change.
How do I interpret m
Please refer to the Body F
guide you as to whether your body fat and water r
(relative to y
What should I do if my body fat r
A sensible diet, fluid intake and exer
percentage.
embarking on such a progr
Why are the body fat per
Women natur
the body is dierent being gear
What should I do if my water percentage r
Ensure that you ar
fat percentage into the heal
Why should I avoid using the Body Anal
During pregnancy a woman’s body composition changes consider
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6’4
6’2
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5’10
5’8
5’6
5’4
5’2
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4’10
2.00
1.88
1.68
1.52
1.76
1.96
1.84
1.64
1.48
1.92
1.72
1.56
1.80
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