Tanita MC-980MA plus, Instruction Manual

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BMR / VFR / TBW
BMR
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the
amount of energy the body consumes
in a 24 hour period, when at total rest.
Harmful fat that collects in the internal
abdominal cavity, surrounding the
vital organs.
Total Body Water (TBW) is the amount
of water retained in the body
Visceral fat rating
TBW
Percentage of extracellular water in
relation to the total body water.
ECW / TBW
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Body Balance
[Leg Muscle Score]
A score is given to the user's physical
condition, and plotted against average
healthy values for the user’s gender and
age. The score is based on the user's leg
muscle mass divided by their body weight.
For example, a healthy 20 to 25 year old
should achieve a score of 100.
Body Balance
[Muscle Mass Balance]
Compares muscle mass on the left side of
the body with that on the right side.
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