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IMPORTANT CAUTION: Proper calorie intake and nutrition are importantt o maintain a healthy
body. Consult a physician before undertaking any exercise or diet program.
BONE MASS – WHY MEASURE IT?
Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help maintain healthy bones. Like muscle, bone is a
living tissue that can respond to exercise by becoming stronger. For most people, bone mass
peaks in their thirties. Then people begin to lose bone. Regular exercise can help preventt hat
loss.
Calcium and vitamin D (good sources include dairy products, green leafy vegetables, and fish)
contribute to healthy bones.
The bone mass readings given by this product are an estimation oft he amount ofb one in your
body.
Individuals with osteoporosis or low bone densities may not get accurate estimations. If
you have any concern regarding your bones, please consult your doctor.
USING YOUR BODY FAT SCALE
In order to measure body fat and body mass index, you mustf irst enter your height, age and
gender (in athlete mode if applicable). The scale uses these parameters to calculate your
measurements. Screen prompts will lead you through programming your personal information
into the scale. The scale will then use the data to compute your measurement results.
NOTE:
Athlete mode uses additional software to calculate more accurate results for highly fit
individuals—persons who do 10 hours or more per week of aerobic activity and have a resting
heart rate of 60 beats per minute. The scale is not calibrated for professional athletes or body
builders.
Bare feet are required for the analyzer to f
uncti
on properly:
Remove your shoes and socks before beginning the measurement. In order to gett he most
accurate and consistent reading, wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them slightly damp
before stepping onto the scale.
REMINDER:
The scale needs to be initialized after battery installation. The scale may also need
to be initialized ifi ti s moved or bumped.
At all other
times
, you may directly proceed with the
following
instruction
s for programming your personal data into the scale.
To initialize the
scale, simply press firmly on the scale platform. The display will show “0.0” and automatically
turn off. Your scale is now ready for use.
NOTE:
The illustrations in this manual are guides only. The display on your scale may differ
slightly
