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Reasons for imprecise measurement results
The analysis is based on measuring electrical body resistance. Eating and drink-
ing habits over the day and your personal lifestyle affect the level of water. This
is noticeable from variations in the measurements displayed.
In order to achieve an analysis result that is as precise and repeatable as pos-
sible, ensure that the measurement conditions are the same because this is the
only way to observe changes over a longer period of time. You will receive the
most reliable measurement results if you always take the measurement in the
morning after waking up. This is the best way of detecting a trend.
Other factors can also affect the level of water:
• After bathing you may get a result where the displayed body fat level is too
low and the body water level too high.
• The result may be higher after a meal.
• Women experience differences as a result of their menstrual cycle.
• A loss of body water as a result of illness or physical exertion (sport). After
sporting activity you should wait 6 to 8 hours before taking another meas-
urement.
Variances or implausible results can occur for:
• Individuals with osteoporosis
• Individuals being treating with dialysis
• Individuals taking cardiovascular medicine
• Thick calluses on the feet
• Athletes who do over 10 hours of intensive training per week and have a
resting pulse of less than 60 beats per minute
• Top athletes and body-builders
• Young people under 17 years of age
The athlete mode is designed for individuals who train frequently and/or inten-
sively. Please see “Athlete mode“on page 9).
