Getting Accurate Readings
To get the most accurate, absolute values, readings should be taken without clothing and under
consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings,
and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform. Stand erect
on the platform.
Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the measuring platform. Don’t worry
if your feet appear too large for the unit—accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang
the platform.
It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or
hard exercise before taking measurements. While readings taken under other conditions may not have
the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change as long as the
readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body fat
percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.
Note:
An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your knees are bent
or you are in a sitting position.
Healthy Range Indicator Bar (Standard Adults Only)
Your Scale plus Body Fat Monitor automatically compares your body fat reading to the Healthy Body
Fat Range chart.
Following your body fat percentage reading, four black squares will appear along the bottom of the
display, identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender, as well as
telling you where in that range your percentage falls (i.e. low, middle or high end). For example, if you
are a female, age 20–39 and your reading is 22.5%, the squares will appear above the (0) or Healthy
Range area, and the square on the left (or low) end will appear highlighted. For more about the Healthy
Range, see p.2.
–
Underfat; below the healthy body fat range. Increased risk for health problems.
0
Healthy; within the healthy body fat percentage range for your age/gender.
+
Overfat; above the healthy range. Increased risk for obesity-related health problems.
++
Obese; high above the healthy body fat range. Greatly increased risk of obesity-related
health problems.
Note:
Athletes may have a lower body fat range based on their particular sport or activity.
Daily Calorie Intake (DCI)
Having preprogrammed your personal information, your Scale plus Body Fat Monitor can estimate how
many calories you can consume within the next 24 hours to maintain your current weight. Therefore, if
you would like to lose weight, consume less calories than the amount shown.
Recall Feature
By automatically storing your results, the Recall feature can show you the difference between your
current reading and your previous one. This feature is potentially helpful to users on a diet and/or
exercise program.
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BF-558/559 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor
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Healthy
Over
Obese
UNDERSTANDING YOUR READINGS
Heels centered
on electrodes
Toes may overhang
measuring platform
BF-559
Recall
weight/body fat
difference
BF-558
Recall
weight difference
