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For a Correct Measurement

For a Correct Measurement

25.0

24.0

23.0

22.0

7:00
a.m.

9:00
a.m.

11:00

a.m.

1:00

p.m.

3:00

p.m.

5:00
p.m.

7:00
p.m.

9:00
p.m.

11:00

p.m.

Body fat is affected by the change of water
content in the body.

A person’s hydration level and blood circulation may have an effect

on their body fat reading. In the table below are some situations

which could affect the reading.

Cause of Fluctuations

Water and food intake

Changes in blood circulation

After taking a bath or shower,
immediately after exercising, in extreme
environments (warm or cold), during
illness or extreme fatigue

Moving from an up-right standing
position to lying down or prone position

Change in posture (during
measurement)

1 to 2 hours after breakfast, lunch,
or dinner

Examples of Fluctuation Periods

The diagram below shows an example of the changes in body fat throughout
the day caused by a change of water content in the body. The changing pattern
of body fat percentage varies for each person. In order to obtain highly reliable
readings, please note the following pages.

An example of the fluctuation of body fat percentage throughout the day

Body fat (%)

Measurement time

Daily

activity

Waking up

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Taking a bath

Going to bed