Do not make measurements in any of the following situations because water content in the body tends to fluctuate, which will affect the measurement.
After agitated exercises
After taking shower
After drinking alcoholic beverage
After drinking water or eating (Within 1 ~2 hours)
The following population may experience dramatic changes in the difference between average water content and bone density, resulting in measurement error, i.e. the measurement might deviate significantly from actual body fat ratio.
Children
Senior females in menopause
Athletes and gymnasts
People suffering from flue and fever
People with swollen feet
People suffering from osteoporosis
Pregnant women
People needing renal analysis
People with cardiac pacemaker or other electronic implants and children younger then 10 years or smaller than 100 cm are not allowed to use the appliance.
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