Advantages of the Tanita TBF-621
Previously, body fat percentage was determined by measuring the thickness of subcutaneous
fat by pinching it with calipers, or by laying a person on a scanning bed and passing a current
from hand to foot. However, these methods present problems—professional skills are
required, the procedures take time and are often invasive, and measurement values vary.
Currently, the gold standard methods of fat percentage measurement are DEXA (dual energy
x-ray absorptiometry) and Hydrodensitometry (underwater weighing).
Tanita’s BIA method uses equations derived from large, multi-ethnic population studies to
predict body composition. Readings taken with Tanita’s TBF-621 correlate highly with both
DEXA (Tanita’s reference model) and Hydrodensitometry.
Features and Functions
Components
Measuring Platform
This Instruction Manual
Support Feet (4)
Educational Booklet
Batteries (4)
“Getting Started” Workbook
Measuring Platform
1. Display Screen
2. Orange Set Button
3. Green Arrow (Select) Button
4. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes
5. Heel Electrodes
6. Personal Keys (Start Switches)
Setting of Adult or Child, Male or
Female, and Height for two
persons can be stored in the
memory of the unit.
Accessories
7. Support Feet (4)
Only needed if unit is placed
on carpet. Do not use these feet
on hard flooring.
8. Batteries (4)
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