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How does fat measurement work – Bosch PPW3120 Analysewaage elektronisch axxence easy coach User Manual

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Select the programmed personal memory

location with the + or ć button 2.

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To save the setting, tap on the surface of

the scales. The personal settings are

displayed briefly, then

0.0

is displayed.

Note: Stand on the scales with bare, dry feet

only.

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Step onto the scales and stand still until the

bar graph on the display 1 stops moving.

Distribute your weight evenly on both legs.

Important: Your feet, calves and thighs must

not touch, otherwise the measurement will be

incorrect.
The measurements can now be read off, first
- Weight in kg

Body fat as a % (0.1 % division)

then

-

Weight in kg

Water content as a % (0.1 % division)

The displays are repeated 3 times provided you

stand still on the scales.
The scales automatically switch off at the end

of the measuring process.

How does fat measurement

work

Body fat is measured according to the BIA

principle (bioelectrical impedance analysis).

The appliance transmits a weak, harmless

electrical signal through the body.
The resistance (impedance), i.e. the signal

which the body resists, is measured.

The resistance is affected by the composition

of the human body. Muscles and organs

contain water and are therefore good

conductors. Fat resists the signal and is

therefore a poor conductor.
The body fat percentage is calculated from this

measured resistance taking into account the

data (size, age, sex) which was input into the

scales. The body fat content varies greatly from

person to person. Therefore, only approximate

values are indicated in the following table.

Men

Age

Women

Age

Too low

High

Ideal

Too low

High

Ideal

Sources: BMI guidelines of the NIH/WHO. Quoted from

Gallagher, et al. at the NY Obesity Research Center.

Important: The measurements are only an

indication of longĆterm changes. They are not

replacing medical observation or consultation.

For more detailed information on the meaning

of body fat content and body water content as

well as personal ideal values, please consult

your GP.
Tip:
- To obtain comparable measurements,

weigh yourself every day at the same

time and under the same conditions

(recommended in the mornings or three

hours after a meal or sport). The values

fluctuate naturally by approx. 5% in the

course of the day.

- When stepping on the scales, ensure that

you touch as many contacts as possible.

- Very dry skin and/or very hard skin may

distort the result. The measurement results

will be more accurate if the soles of the feet

have good blood circulation or are damp.

However, please ensure that the soles of

the feet are not wet.

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