Tanita InnerScan Pro RD-901PRO, Instruction Manual

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(Applicable age 18 - 99)
What Is Muscle Quality Score?
Muscle quality score indicates the “quality (state) of muscle” which changes according to factors such as age and fitness. The
muscles of young people or those who exercise regularly is normally in a good state, but the state of muscles deteriorates in elderly
people or those who do not get enough exercise. Inner Scan Dual Body Composition Analyzer uses 2 different frequencies to measure
Bioelectrical Impedance, these results are used to evaluate intracellularwater(ICW) and extracellular water(ECW) to determine the
muscle state using the Muscle Quality Score. Inside muscle fibers, there is protein and water. As muscle fibers grow as a result of
strength and conditioning exercise, muscle protein increases and consequently the ICW increases. Through understanding an
individual’s ICW and ECW, Muscle Quality score can be calculated.
It is important to maintain a good balance
between muscle mass and quality.
More
★
indicates a better state of muscle.
(Max.
★★★★
)
Note:
Muscle Quality Judgement Chart
Balance Between Muscle Mass and Muscle Quality
*Muscle Quality Score may not be accurately evaluated if there are abnormalities in the state of body water, such as in the following conditions:
- If the body fatigued or swollen.
- If the person is dehydrated or suffering from reduced blood flow.
Male 18 – 29 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80 and over
High 74 and higher 73 and higher 70 and higher 64 and higher 56 and higher 46 and higher 39 and higher
Average 49 – 73 47 – 72 44 – 69 39 – 63 33 – 55 25 – 45 21 – 38
Low
High
Low High Average
Average
Low
48 or less 46 or less 43 or less 38 or less 32 or less 24 or less 20 or less
Female 18 – 29 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80 and over
High 68 and higher 70 and higher 69 and higher 67 and higher 61 and higher 54 and higher 50 and higher
Average 48 – 67 48 – 69 45 – 68 41 – 66 34 – 60 26 – 53 22 – 49
Low 47 or less 47 or less 44 or less 40 or less 33 or less 25 or less 21 or less
Muscle
Quality
Judgement
Muscle Mass Judgement
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