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1. Ideal body fat content is NOT the same for all people. Age, sex, and heredity are
variables in this measurement. The table that follows is a general guide.
Consult your
physician to determine what is most ideal for you.
2. It is recommended to measure body fat and weight daily at the same
3. Use this product without clothing for best accuracy. Clothes can vary in weight and
he percentage c
4. Feet must be bare and clean. For best readings, they should also be slightly damp.
BODY WATER – WHY MEASURE IT?
Body water is the single most important component of body weight. It represents over half of
your total weight and almost two thirds of your lean body mass (predominantly muscle).
Water performs a number of important roles in the body. All the cells in the body (whether in
the skin, glands, muscles, brain, or anywhere else) can only
n properly if they have
enough water. Water also plays a vital part in
g the body’s temperature balance,
y through
. The c
n of your weight and fat measurement could
appear to be ‘normal’, but your body
n level could be
insufficien
t for healthy living.
Normal healthy range of body fat & total body water percentage
Standard for Men
low
Normal
Moderately High
High
Age
20-29
<13
<14
<16
<17
<18
14-20 15-21 17-23 18-24 19-25
21-23 22-24 24-26 25-27 26-28
>23
>24
>26
>27
>28
30-39 40-49 50-59
60+
Standard for Women
low
Normal
Moderately High
High
Age
20-29
<19
<20
<21
<22
<23
20-28 21-29 22-30 23-31 24-32
29-31 30-32 31-33 32-33 33-35
>31
>32
>33
>34
>35
30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
a) The body fat percentage (%): 5%-60%/0.1%
b) The body water percentage (%): 43%-73%/0.1%
Men
Women
BF % RANGE
4 to 14%
15 to 21%
22 to 24%
25 and over
4 to 20%
21 to 29%
30 to 32%
33 and over
70 to 63%
63 to 57%
57 to 55%
55 to 37%
70 to 58%
58 to 52%
52 to 49%
49 to 37%
OPTIMAL TBW % RANGE
t t
