How accurate are Tanita scales?
How accurate is a Tanita Body Composition Monitor? The results obtained through Tanita BIA have been shown to be within +/-5% of Underwater Weighing and DEXA (the “gold” standards of body composition analysis.)
How do you use a Tanita body composition analyzer?
Press the Guest button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps: Set Age, Select Female or Male, and Specify Height. Step onto the scale after “0.0” is shown on the display. Your weight will be shown first, continue standing on the scale until the body fat % reading is shown on the display.
Does Tanita have an app?
Tanita has products that have the ability to communicate to iOS and Android smartphones. Using the free Tanita HealthyEdge Mobile app, data from our RD-901plus Body Composition Monitor and our AM-161 Activity Gauge are seamlessly recorded and graphed.
How do you use a BMI scale?
To calculate BMI, divide your weight (in pounds) by your height (in inches) squared, and then multiply that number by a conversion factor of 703. This same calculation can be used when measuring weight in kilograms and height in meters, but no conversion factor is needed.
Which is the most accurate test for body composition?
DEXA / DXA Scan is widely considered as one of the most accurate and comprehensive body composition tests. The DEXA scan utilizes dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
What is the normal BMI?
Adult BMI Calculator
| BMI | Weight Status |
|---|---|
| Below 18.5 | Underweight |
| 18.5—24.9 | Healthy |
| 25.0—29.9 | Overweight |
| 30.0 and Above | Obese |
What makes the Tanita bc-418 perfect for small spaces?
The all-in-one compact column mount design, with integrated printer, makes the BC-418 perfect for use in small, dedicated spaces. Tanita’s professional Body Composition Analyzers provide weight and a complete body composition analysis in less than 30 seconds.
How does the Tanita bc-418 segmental Body Composition Analyzer work?
Through the use of 8 polar electrodes, the Tanita BC-418 Segmental Body Composition Analyzer can show separate body mass readings for the right arm, left arm, trunk, right leg and left leg.
What does the bc-418 measure?
Ordinary scales and/or calipers only provide weight or body fat%, but the BC-418 provides a complete print out of detailed body composition analysis- weight, body fat%, BMI, fat mass, fat free mass, and so much more- all without the traditional intrusive measurement
Why add hand grips to the bc-418 Body Composition Analyzer?
The addition of hand grips to Tanita’s standard platform-based electrode system allows the BC-418 body composition analyzer to calculate regional body composition, empowering healthcare professionals to better determine health risks associated with abdominal fat.