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Appendix
Appendix
Muscle Mass Percentage
Bone Mass Percentage
Health Tips - About Muscle Mass
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), lean muscle mass may
decrease by nearly 50 percent between the age of 20 and 90. If you do nothing with it
you’re losing muscle and increasing fat. It is also important to know your muscle mass %
during weight reduction. At rest, the body burns approximately 110 additional calories for
each kilo of muscle gained. Benifits of gaining muscle mass include:
• Reversing the decline in strength, bone density and muscle mass with aging
• Maintenance of flexible joints
• Guide weight reduction when combined with a healthy diet.
Health Tips - About Bone Mass
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 prevent that loss.
Calcium and vitamin D, good sources of which are dairy products, green leafy
vegetables and fish, contribute to healthy bones.
The bone mass readings given by this product are anestimation of the amount of bone in
your body. Those with osteoporosis or low bone densities may not get accurate
estimations. If you have any concern regarding your bones please consult your doctor
timely.
The table as follows may be used as a guide:
The table as follows may be used as a guide:
Health Tips - About BMI
Maintaining proper weight is essential to healthy living. Obesity has been linked to a
higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. The Body Mass Index
(BMI) is the most widely accepted measurement of weight according to health
professionals. The Analyzer will calculate your BMI on your height and weight.
The table as follows may be used as a guide:
(Source: International Commission on Radiological Protection,1975)
Men
Women
Approximately 40% of total body weight
Approximately 30% of total body weight
(Source: Rico et al.1993)
The average bone mass percentage for both men and women is between 4 to 5%.
