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The combination of your weight and fat measurement could appear to be ‘normal’ but
your body hydration level could be insufficient for healthy living.
NORmAL hEALthY RANGE Of BODYwAtER PERCENtAGE
Body water Chart***
BF % Range
Optimal BW % Range
Men
4 to 14%
70 to 63%
15 to 21%
63 to 57%
22 to 24%
57 to 55%
25 and over
55 to 37%
Women
4 to 20%
70 to 58%
21 to 29%
58 to 52 %
30 to 32 %
52 to 49%
33 and over
49 to 37%
***Source: Derived from Wang & Deurenberg: “Hydration of fat-free body mass”.
American Journal Clin Nutr 1999, 69 833-841.
For those using Athlete Mode: note that athletes may have a lower body fat range and a
higher body water range than shown above, depending on their type of sport or activity.
Body water measurement results are influenced by the proportion of body fat and
muscle. If the proportion of body fat is high, or the proportion of muscle is low then the
body water results will tend to be low. It is important to remember that measurements
such as body weight, body fat and body water are tools for you to use as part of your
healthy lifestyle. As short term fluctuations are normal, we suggest you chart your
progress over time, rather than focus on a single days reading.
The Body Water % ranges published are for guidance only. Professional medical
guidance should always be sought before embarking on diet and exercise programmes.
quEStIONS AND ANSwERS
how exactly is my body fat and water being measured?
The Salter Body Analyer Scale uses a measurement method known as Bioelectrical
Impedance Analysis (BIA). A minute current is sent through your body, via your feet and
legs. This current flows easily through the lean muscular tissue, which has a high fluid
content, but not easily through fat. Therefore, by measuring your body’s impedance (i.e.
its resistance to the current), the quantity of muscle can be determined. From this, the
quantity of fat and water can then be estimated.
what is the value of the current passing through me when the measurement
is taken? Is it safe?
The current is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perfectly safe. You will not be able
to feel it. Please note however, that this device should not be used by anyone with
an internal electronic medical device, such as a pacemaker, as a precaution against
disruption to that device.
If I measure my body fat and water at different times during the day, it can
vary quite considerably. which value is correct?
Your body fat percentage reading varies with body water content, and the latter changes
throughout the course of the day. There is no right or wrong time of the day to take a
reading, but aim to take measurements at a regular time when you consider your body
to be normally hydrated. Avoid taking readings after having a bath or sauna, following
intensive exercise, or within 1-2 hours of drinking in quantity or eating a meal.
my friend has a body fat analyser made by another manufacturer. when I
used it I found that I got a different body fat reading to that on my salter
body analyser scale. why is this?
Different Body Fat Analysers take measurements around different parts of the body and
use different mathematic algorithms to calculate the percentage of body fat. The best
advice is to not make comparisons from one device to another, but to use the same
device each time to monitor any change.
how do I interpret my body fat and water percentage readings?
Please refer to the Body Fat and Water tables included with the product. They will guide
you as to whether your body fat and water reading falls into a healthy category (relative
to your age and sex).
what should I do if my body fat reading is very ‘high?
A sensible diet, fluid intake and exercise program can reduce your body fat percentage.
Professional medical guidance should always be sought before embarking on such a
program.
why are the body fat percentage ranges for men and women so different?
Women naturally carry a higher percentage of fat than men, because the make-up of the
body is different being geared towards pregnancy, breastfeeding etc.
what should I do if my water percentage reading is ‘low’?
Ensure that you are regularly taking sufficient fluids and work towards moving your fat
percentage into the healthy range.
why should I avoid using the salter body analyser scale whilst pregnant?
During pregnancy a woman’s body composition changes considerably in order to
support the developing child. Under these circumstances, body fat percentage readings
could be inaccurate and misleading.
ADVICE fOR uSE AND CARE
• Always weigh yourself on the same scale placed on the same floor surface.
Do not compare weight readings from one scale to another as some differences will
exist due to manufacturing tolerances.
• Placing your scale on a hard, even floor will ensure the greatest accuracy and
consistency.
• It is recommended that you measure at the same time of the day, preferably early
evening before a meal for the most consistent results.
• Your scale rounds up or down to the nearest increment.
If you weigh yourself twice and get two different readings, your weight lies between
the two.
• Clean your scale with a damp cloth. Do not use chemical cleaning agents.
• Do not allow your scale to become saturated with water as this can damage the
electronics.
• Treat your scale with care - it is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or jump on it.
• Caution: the platform may become slippery when wet.
tROuBLEShOOtING GuIDE
• You must have bare feet when using body fat and total body water measurements.
• The condition of your skin on the bottom of your feet can affect the reading. To get
the most accurate and consistent reading, wipe your feet with a damp cloth,
leaving them slightly moist before stepping on the scale.
wARNING INDICAtORS
Lo
Replace battery.
O-Ld
Weight exceeds maximum capacity.
Err
Out of range, incorrect operation or poor feet contact.
tEChNICAL SPECIfICAtION
80 cm - 220 cm
Child mode = 6-12 years
6 - 100 years
Athletic mode = 15-50 years
Male/Female
d = 0.1% body fat
12 user memory
d = 0.1% body water
1 x CR2032
wEEE EXPLANAtION
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used
device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
BAttERY DIRECtIVE
This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed of in the domestic
waste as they contain substances which can be damaging to the environment
and health. Please dispose of batteries in designated collection points.
GuARANtEE
This product is intended for domestic use only. Salter will repair or replace the product,
or any part of this product, free of charge if within 15 years of the date of purchase,
it can be shown to have failed through defective workmanship or materials. This
guarantee covers working parts that affect the function of the scale. It does not cover
cosmetic deterioration caused by fair wear and tear or damage caused by accident or
misuse. Opening or taking apart the scale or its components will void the guarantee.
Claims under guarantee must be supported by proof of purchase and be returned
carriage paid to Salter (or local Salter appointed agent if outside the UK). Care should
be taken in packing the scale so that it is not damaged while in transit. This undertaking
is in addition to a consumer’s statutory rights and does not affect those rights in any
way. For UK Sales and Service contact HoMedics Group Ltd, PO Box 460, Tonbridge, Kent,
TN9 9EW, UK. Helpline Tel No: (01732) 360783. For Ireland, please contact Petra Brand
Masters, Unit J4 Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Tel +00 353 (0) 1 6510660. e-mail [email protected].
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