EatSmart ESBS-06 - Manual (Page 10)

Readings in the morning will show lower levels of hydration because the majority of fluid
in your body will be stored in the central torso area. As the day progresses, the fluid
becomes more evenly distributed through the limbs, increasing the accuracy of the
readings.
Other factors which can affect your hydration level and accuracy of the readings include:
• Temperature
• The amount of exercise performed during the day
• Menstruation
• Medical conditions and medications
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• Bathing patterns
Muscle Mass plays an important role in overall health because muscle acts as the body’s
engine in consuming calories. As you exercise more, your muscle mass increases thus
helping you reduce body fat and lose weight the healthy way.
Additionally, increased muscle mass accelerates the rate at which calories are burned.
Muscle uses energy while fat simply stores it. The more muscle mass you have, the more
energy you will burn and maintaining a healthy body weight will become easier.
As a general guideline, the % muscle mass will range between 25% and 75%.
Age Average Age Average
Bone Mass indicates the weight of non-living bone mineral in the body. This should not
be confused with bone density which your doctor monitors in regards to osteoporosis.
While bone structure is unlikely to undergo a noticeable change in a short period, it is
important that you develop and maintain healthy bones by following a healthy diet and a
routine exercise program.
The bone mass reading on your scale will range anywhere from 4 lbs. – 8.5 lbs. It is
important not to focus solely on this number but to keep an eye on long term trends. With
increasing age, you can expect to have a lower bone mass relative to overall body weight.
Note: The sum of your percentage body fat, total body water and muscle mass will not
equal 100%. A large component of your muscle mass is water therefore these two
parameters overlap.
10-80
Male Female
>40% 10-80 >34%