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The significance of water for
our health
The human organism consists of approximately
55-60% water, with this quantity varying
according to age and sex. Water has a
number of tasks to fulfi l in the body:
It is a building block of our cells. This means
that all cells in the body, whether these are
skin, gland, muscle, brain or other cells, can
only function if they receive enough water.
It is a solvent for important substances in our
organism.
It is a means of transport for nutrients, the
body’s own substances and metabolic
products. Please see the table of guideline
values for the reference value for your fitness
profi le. It shows that there is a relation
between the body fat values and your age
and sex. Always bear in mind that, as in the
case of the water balance in your body, also
the share of fat is subject to great variations.
Therefore, weigh yourself always at the same
hour of the day to obtain a comparable value.
The results of the analysis of the body fat and
body water ratio are only reference values.
They are not recommended for use for medical
purposes. You should always consult your
doctor if you have any questions about medical
treatment or a diet to achieve your normal
weight.
Technical Features
Memory presets:
Memory
Sex
Height
Age(age)
01
Male
170 cm (5`6``
ft:in (feet))
25
Memory locations:
10
Height setting:
from 100 to 220 cm (3`3 ``
- 7`2``
ft:in)
Age:
from 10 to 80 years
Minimum weight:
0.5 kg (1.1 lb. / 0, 1
st:lb)
Maximum weight:
180 kg (396.8 lb. / 28:34
st:lb)
Weight measurement acc.:
100 g steps
Body fat gradation:
0.1%
Body water ratio:
0.1 %
Permissible operating temperature:
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F ~ 104 °F) <85%
relative humidity
Guidelines – body fat percentage
10-39
<21%
21-33%
33-39%
>39%
<8%
8-19%
19-25%
>25%
40-59
<23%
23-35%
35-40%
>40%
<11%
11-22%
22-28%
>28%
60-79
<24%
24-36%
36-42%
>42%
<13%
13-25%
25-30%
>30%
Women
Men
Age
(years)
Under-
weight
(Underfat)
Normal
(Healthy)
Slightly
over-
weight
(High)
Over-
weight
(Obese)
Under-
weight
(Underfat)
Normal
(Healthy)
Slightly
over-
weight
(High)
Over-
weight
(Obese)
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