HoMedics SC-902 instruction manual Muscle Mass- Why should I know it?, Pregnant Women

4.When should I use the scale’s body fat and total body water functions?

For maximum accuracy and repeatability, it is recommended that the scale’s body fat and total body water functions be used at approximately the same time of the day, e.g. before breakfast in the morning. It is also a good practice to avoid swings in hydration level of the body prior to the estimation. Establishing your own baseline value of %BF and %TBW and tracking their changes is better than merely comparing your %BF and %TBW value to the population’s “normal” value.

The estimates provided are not substitutes for physician assessments. Consult your physician to determine what body fat percentage, total body water percentage, body mass index and daily calorie intake are most ideal for you.

5. What is the CaloriePredictor®?

The CaloriePredictor function estimates the number of calories required based on your body composition and user entered personal data. This tool can

be used as a guide when setting daily calorie goals during weight loss and exercise programs.

6.Muscle Mass- Why should I know it?

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), lean muscle mass may decrease by nearly 50 percent between the age of 20 and 90. If you do nothing about this, you are losing muscle and increasing fat. It is also important to know your muscle mass % during weight reduction. At rest, the body burns approximately 110 additional calories for each kilo of muscle gained. Benefits of gaining muscle mass include:

•Reversing the decline in strength, bone density and muscle mass that happens with aging

•Maintenance of flexible joints

•Guide weight reduction when combined with a healthy diet.

Safety and Usage Information

Symbol for "CAUTION"	Symbol for “MANUFACTURER”
The Bluetooth Combination Mark	Symbol for “COMPLIES WITH FCC
	RULES”
Symbol for “TYPE BF APPLIED
PARTS”	Symbol for “ENVIRONMENT
Symbol for “SERIAL NUMBER”	PROTECTION – Waste electrical
	products should not be disposed of with
	household waste. Please recycle where
Symbol for “DIRECT CURRENT”	facilities exist. Check with your local
	authority or retailer for recycling advice”

CAUTION:

•BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) method estimates your body fat percentage by sending a harmless signal through the body.

•This device should not be used by anyone with an internal electronic medical device, such as a pacemaker, as a precaution against disruption to that device.

•If in doubt, contact your physician.

•This scale will give body fat estimates for a majority of people, but is not intended for use by the following groups:

Children: Anyone under the age of 18 years

Pregnant Women

•Interference may occur in the vicinity of equipment marked with the following symbol “ ”. Also, the scale may interfere with electrical equipment within its vicinity.

•To enable the data transmission function, this scale should be paired to a Bluetooth® end at 2.4 GHz.

How to mitigate possible interference?

1.The distance between the scale and the Bluetooth should be reasonably close, between 3 to 30 feet. Please ensure there are no obstacles between the scale and the Bluetooth end so as to obtain a quality connection.

2.To avoid interference, other electronics devices (particularly those with Bluetooth® transmission/transmitter should be kept at least 3 feet away from the scale.

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