Body Fat Percentage Scale Monitor
Why Measure body fat percentage?
Fitness isn't just about weight. While weight is a factor in determining health, today consumers want to know how much of their weight is body fat. Obesity - or carrying too much body fat is a serious health problem linked to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes and even cancer.
Body fat isn't always visible to the naked eye and it can't be measured by an ordinary scale. Tanita's Body Fat Monitor/Scales give you a more complete picture of the shape you're in by accurately reading how much of your body is composed of fat. By keeping body fat levels in check, you'll feel better, look better and most importantly live healthier.
Losing Weight Can make you fatter
"A" and "B" were the same height, weight and had the same percentage of body fat. Each lost 10 lb over the same period of time. Although the results appear identical, "A" is now fatter. She simply cut calories, resulting in the loss of muscle tissue, meaning her percentage of body fat increased. By combining a low-fat diet with a program of exercise, "B" lost 10lb and her body fat dropped to 21%.
Tanita, the world leader in presision electronic scales, is committed to the research and development of products that help people achieve a healthier life. In 1992, the company introduced the world's first integrated body fat monitor and scale for professional use based on BIA 9bioelectrical inpedance analysis). Since then Tanita has adapted this technology for the consumer maket, and now offers a full family of TBF Series products.
| To determine the percentage of body fat that's appropriate for your body, consult your physician | ||
| Healthy Body Fat Percentage Range | ||
| Under 30 years old | Over 30 years old | |
| Males | 14% - 20% | 17% - 23% |
| Females | 17%-24% | 20%-27% |
