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LOS PRINCIPIOS PARA CALCULAR EL PORCENTAJE DE GRASA CORPORAL

La Báscula/Monitor de Grasa Corporal Tanita le permite medir en casa el
porcentaje de grasa corporal tan fácilmente como toma su peso.

¿Qué es el porcentaje de grasa corporal?

El porcentaje de grasa corporal es el porcentaje de grasa que tiene en su
cuerpo. El tener demasiada grasa corporal se ha vinculado a condiciones
tales como tensión alta, enfermedades cardíacas, diabetes, cáncer y otras
condiciones discapacitantes.

El método AIB

El monitor de grasa corporal/báscula de Tanita utiliza la técnica AIB
(análisis de impedancia bioeléctrica). En este método, se envía una señal
eléctrica segura de poca intensidad por el cuerpo. Es difícil para esta señal
atravesar la grasa del cuerpo humano, pero le es fácil fluir por la humedad
de los músculos y otros tejidos corporales. La dificultad con que la señal
fluye a través de una sustancia se denomina impedancia. Así que, cuanta
más resistencia, o impedancia, encuentra la señal, más alta es la lectura de
grasa corporal.

Fluctuaciones del porcentaje de grasa corporal
en un día

Los niveles de hidratación del cuerpo pueden afectar las lecturas de la
grasa corporal. Por lo general, las lecturas son más elevadas al levantarse
de la cama, ya que el cuerpo tiende a estar deshidratado después de dormir
toda la noche. Para conseguir la lectura más precisa, las lecturas del
porcentaje de grasa corporal se deberían obtener a la misma hora cada día
bajo condiciones constantes.

Además de este ciclo básico de fluctuaciones en las lecturas diarias de
grasa corporal, pueden ocurrir variaciones debido a los cambios de
hidratación del cuerpo experimentados por comer, beber, la menstruación,
enfermedades, hacer ejercicio y bañarse. Las lecturas diarias de grasa
corporal son únicas de cada persona y dependen del estilo de vida, trabajo
y actividades de cada uno.

El gráfico de la izquierda muestra un ejemplo de las fluctuaciones del
porcentaje de grasa corporal a lo largo del día.

El diseño de "almohadilla
para los pies" patentado por
Tanita envía una pequeña y
segura señal eléctrica por el
cuerpo para determinar su
composición.

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USEFUL FEATURES

SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE

AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION

• Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously and easily,

simply by stepping on a scale.

• Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can be set for Male or Female, Standard or Athlete Adult, or Children (ages 7-17).
• Personal data (Female/Male, Age, Height, etc.) can be pre-set and stored in memory for up to two people.
• Unique Healthy Range Indicator automatically displays where your body fat percentage falls within the Body Fat Ranges chart (p.2).
• The unit emits a helpful “beep” when activated, and also at various stages in the programming and measuring process.

Listen for these sounds which will prompt you to step on the unit, look at your readings, or confirm a setting.

Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can measure weight in three different modes: st-lb (British stone-pounds), kg (kilograms), or
lb (pounds).  If you would like to change that setting, or if at any point another setting has been inadvertently entered,
follow these steps:

The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:
• If you interrupt the measurement process.  The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds,

depending upon the type of operation.

• If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.
• If you make a mistake during measurement or a key or button operation.
• During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.
• After you have completed the measuring process.

Note:

If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from “Setting and Storing Data in Memory” (p.5).

1.

Press the Set and Up buttons simultaneously.  Release the buttons, the

display will flash. 

2.

Press the Up button to cycle through each weight mode until 

the mode that you require is displayed. 

3.

Then press the Set button.  The unit will beep twice in short succession,

and the display screen will flash to confirm your selection and store it in
memory.

Note:

If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will
be automatically set to feet and inches.  Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height
will be automatically set to centimetres.

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Page 2: ...nactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic body types Tanita defines athlete as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less Tanita s athlete definition includes lifetime of fitness individuals who have been fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours...

Page 3: ...ions in a Day Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings Readings are usually highest in the early waking hours since the body tends to be dehydrated after a long night s sleep For the most accurate reading a person should take a body fat percentage reading at a consistent time of day under consistent conditions Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings...

Page 4: ...eases the accuracy of the readings The best time is in the early evening before the evening meal when hydration levels are more stable Total body water percentage tends to be underestimated to a degree if measured immediately after getting out of bed not only because of dehydration but also because the fluid in the body will be stored centrally in the body s trunk As the day progresses this fluid ...

Page 5: ...tep on the edge of the platform Handling Tips This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state of the art technology To keep the unit in the best condition follow these instructions carefully Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform Store the unit horizontally and place it so that the buttons will not be pressed accidentally Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit Place t...

Page 6: ... inadvertently entered follow these steps The automatic shut down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases If you interrupt the measurement process The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds depending upon the type of operation If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform If you make a mistake during measurement or a key or button operation Dur...

Page 7: ...s the Set button to turn on the unit once programmed tapping a Personal Key turns on the unit The unit will beep to confirm activation the Personal Key numbers 1or2 will be displayed and the display will flash Note If you don t operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on the unit will turn off automatically 2 Select a Personal Key Number Press the Up Down buttons to select...

Page 8: ...nd Step On Uing your toe tap your pre programmed Personal Key Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show Error The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed date The unit will beep again and the display will show 0 0 Now step onto the platform Note If you step onto the platform before 0 0 appears the display will show Error and you will not obtain a reading Furthermore...

Page 9: ... that you wait for 0 0 to appear before stepping on the platform Step off and repeat steps on p 7 OL appears while measuring Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded Note If body fat percentage is more than 75 readings cannot be obtained from the unit The body fat percentage measurement does not appear after the weight is measured Vibration will interfere with measurement of t...

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