Body Water/Hydration Levels
General health standards indicate that one should consume approximately
2L of water per day from food and liquids to maintain a healthy level of
hydration. Maintaining a good hydration level will help improve your overall health
and general feeling of well-being. If your hydration levels are lower than average,
you should increase your water intake accordingly.
Body water/hydration level – how is it measured?
The hydration level is measured by using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA).
The same analysis that is used to calculate your body fat is used to calculate your
hydration level. Taking into consideration a user’s age and gender, a calculation is
made that determines the percentage of water.
Please note:
It is not recommended to take the hydration measurements in
certain situations, such as following exercise, after drinking a glass of water, or
directly prior to, during or shortly after menstrual cycles. Hydration may not be
at normal levels during these times.
Bone Mass — What Is It?
Bone is a living, growing tissue. During youth, your body makes new bone
tissue faster than it breaks down older bone. In young adulthood, bone mass is
at its peak; after that, bone loss starts to outpace bone growth, and bone mass
decreases. But it’s a long and very slow process that can be slowed down even
more through calcium-rich diets and weight-bearing exercise.
Who should monitor bone mass?
Most people have no need to monitor bone mass, but certain groups – post-
menopausal women, men and women with certain diseases, and anyone who
takes medications that affect bone tissue – might want to watch for decreases
in bone mass. The bone mass reading is to be used as a guide only. Watch for
trends over time and contact your healthcare provider for a more detailed explana-
tion of the readings and with any questions or concerns.
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