AEG PW 5644 FA - Manual (Page 38)

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NOTE:
• Due to the significant fluctuation of body fat, it is dif-
ficult to attain a standard value. On average the optimal
testing time is between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m, since the
body fat remains very consistent during this period of
time.
• Press the SET button. Use the UP / DOWN button to
select the stored position at which your data is saved.
• Your preset data briefly appears in the display. Wait until
the display comes to a standstill: memory location, the
symbol of the gender and the weight “0.0 kg” (0.0 lb /
0: 0 st:lb).
• Stand on the contact surfaces (5) of the scales with both
feet.
• Firstly your weight will flash on the display.
• You’ll see a treadmill “
o o o o” in the display during the
analysis. After a few seconds, the following results will be
shown:
1. The body fat proportion in % (
fat) and the rating
2. The proportion of body fluid % ( TBW)
3. The proportion of muscle mass in % (symbol )
4. The bone weight in kg (lb / st:lb) (symbol )
5. The basal metabolic rate of the daily energy require-
ment in KCAL
6. The Body Mass Index ( BMI)
• Afterwards the determined data will be shown repeat-
edly. Then the scale will automatically turn off.
Assessment of the Results
There are heavy persons with a well-balanced percentage
between fat and muscle mass, and there are seemingly slim
persons with significantly high body fat values. Fat is a factor
that puts serious strain on the body, in particular the cardio-
vascular system. Therefore, controlling both values (fat and
weight) is a prerequisite for health and fitness.
Body Fat
Body fat is an important component of the body. From
protecting the joints as a vitamin repository to regulating the
body temperature, fat plays a vital role in the body. Thus the
goal is not to radically reduce the proportion of body fat, but
rather to achieve and maintain a healthy balance between
muscle and fat.
The Importance of Water for our Health
Approximately fifty-five to sixty percent of the human body
consist of water, depending on age and gender in varying
amounts.
Water has to fulfill several tasks within the body:
• It is the building block of our cells. That means that all the
cells in our body, whether skin cells, gland cells, muscle
cells, brain cells or others, are functional only if they con-
tain enough water.
• It is a solvent for important substances in our body.
• It is a means of conveyance for nutrients, the body’s own
substances and metabolic products.
Reference values for your fitness profile can be seen in the
benchmark table. It shows the dependency of body fat data
on age and gender. Always pay attention to your body’s
water balance, which, as well as the fat level, undergoes
strong fluctuations throughout the day. Therefore, to obtain
consistent data, always measure at the same time of day.
The calculated results of the body fat and water level should
only be considered as reference values. They are not recom-
mended to be used for medical purposes. Please always con-
sult a doctor if you have questions about a medical treatment
or a diet in order to achieve a normal body weight.
Guideline values for body fat and body water content as a percentage (approximate figures)
Age
(Years)
Women Men
Body fat Body water Body fat Body water
< = 30
4.0 – 20.5 66.0 – 54.7 4.0 – 15.5 66.0 – 58.1 Underweight
20.6 – 25.0 54.6 – 51.6 15.6 – 20.0 58.0 – 55.0 Normal
25.1 – 30.5 51.5 – 47.8 20.1 – 24.5 54.9 – 51.9 Overweight
30.6 – 50.0 47.7 – 34.4 24.6 – 50.0 51.8 – 34.4 Obese
> 30
4.0 – 25.0 66.0 – 51.6 4.0 – 19.5 66.0 – 55.4 Underweight
25.1 – 30.0 51.5 – 48.1 19.6 – 24.0 55.3 – 52.3 Normal
30.1 – 35.0 48.0 – 44.7 24.1 – 28.5 52.2 – 49.2 Overweight
35.1 – 50.0 44.6 – 34.4 28.6 – 50.0 49.1 – 34.4 Obese