Advantages of the Tanita BF-541

Previously, body fat percentage was determined by measuring the thickness of subcutaneous fat by pinching it with calipers, or by laying a person on a scanning bed and passing a current from hand to foot. However, these methods present problems—professional skills are required, the procedures take time and are often invasive, and measurement values vary. Currently, the gold standard methods of fat percentage measurement are DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) and Hydrodensitometry (underwater weighing).

Tanita’s BIA method uses equations derived from large, multi-ethnic population studies to predict body composition. Readings taken with Tanita’s BF-541 correlate highly with both DEXA (Tanita’s reference model) and Hydrodensitometry.

Features and Functions

Components

Measuring Platform

Warranty

Support Feet (4)

Educational Booklet

AA-Size Batteries (4)

Getting Started Workbook

Instruction Manual

 

Measuring Platform

1.Display Screen

2.Orange Set Button

3.Green Arrow (Select) Button

4.Toe Electrodes

5.Heel Electrodes

6.Guide Marks Sticker

For positioning heels when standing on the unit.

7.Personal Keys (Start Switches) Setting of Adult or Child, Male or Female, and Height for four persons can be stored in the memory of the unit.

8.Weight Measurement Key

Use for weight measurement only.

Accessories

9.Support Feet (4)

For use on carpeting only (max. recommended carpet thickness 0.8 in); a hard, uncarpeted surface is recommended.

10.AA-Size Batteries (4)

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