Tanita Body Fat Monitors - Modes and Features

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Mode/Feature

Description

Adult

Adults age 18 and older with inactive to moderately active lifestyles.

Child

Children (7-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles.

Athlete

Tanita’s “athlete” is involved in intense physical activity of approx. 10 hrs per week and has a resting heart rate of approx. 60 beats-per-minute or less. People involved in a “Lifetime of Fitness” and are very fit, but not currently active 10 hrs per week, are also considered “athletes.”
Not intended for professional athletes or bodybuilders.

Multiple
Program
Memory

Personal data storage is available on many models. We recommend enough memory for each regular user.

Percentage
Increments

Increments at which body fat percentage is displayed.

Weight-Only
Button

Allows users to monitor weight alone, without receiving a body fat reading.

Healthy
Range
Indicator

Indicator bar shows where body fat % fits into the healthy body fat range.*
* Adapted from Gallagher, et.al. AJCN vol. 72, Sept. 2000.

Daily Calorie
Intake

Estimates how many calories can be consumed within the next 24 hrs to maintain current weight.

Weight Recall

Displays current and previous weight readings.

Body Fat
Percentage
Recall

Displays current and previous body fat readings.

Extra
Large
Display

Clear, easy-to-see display shows both weight and body fat % at the same time.

Guest

Allows a guest to check body fat without storing personal data in memory.

Body Fat Percentage Displays the amount of body fat in proportion to your body weight.
Body Water Percentage Calculates body water levels using bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA)
Muscle Mass Displays the weight of muscle in your body.
BMR Displays the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the daily minimum level of energy or calories your body requires when resting.
Physique Rating Allows you to check your status as you become more active. As you reduce the amount of body fat, your physique rating will also change accordingly.
Bone Mass This feature indicates the weight of bone (bone mineral level, including calcium or other minerals) in the body.*
Visceral Fat Displays the amount Visceral fat is the fat in the abdominal cavity (stomach), surrounding the vital organs
Graph Feature Digital graph shows how body composition changes over time.

* Tanita’s Innerscan Monitors do not directly measure bone density.
Please consult a physician if you are concerned about osteoporosis.