USEFUL INFORMATION
The reason calculated results may differ from actual body fat percentage
There are certain conditions when significant differences may occur between the estimated and the
actual body fat values. These differences may be related to changing ratios of body fluid and/or body
composition.
The body fat percentage measured by this monitor may significantly differ from the actual body fat
percentage in the following situations:
• Elderly people
• People with a fever
• Body builders or highly trained athletes
• Persons undergoing dialysis
• Persons with osteoporosis who have very low bone density
• Pregnant women
• Post-menopausal women
• Persons with edema (Swelling in the body)
• Children in growth stage
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