Body Composition Analysis

1. Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is a standard measure that compares your height and weight to assess the health risks associated with various weight categories:

• Below 18.5: Underweight
• 18.5 – 24.9: Healthy Weight
• 25.0 – 29.9: Overweight
• 30 and above: Obese

2. Body Fat Percentage (Fat %)
Body fat is essential in bodily functions such as cushioning joints, protecting organs, regulating temperature, and storing vitamins. However, maintaining an optimal fat percentage is critical to overall health. TANITA's analysis compares your body fat percentage with the desired range in your printout. Remember, women naturally require more body fat than men for optimal health.

3. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
BMR reflects the number of calories your body burns at rest to sustain vital functions. Physical activity increases BMR by about 15%. This measure helps determine how many calories your body needs daily to maintain energy balance.

4. Impedance
Impedance shows how easily an electrical signal travels through your body. Muscle acts as a "highway" for the signal, while fat slows it down. A lower impedance value indicates more muscle and less fat. To get accurate results, ensure consistent conditions and maintain good hydration during each measurement.

5. Fat Mass
While the body needs fat, keeping it within a healthy range is critical. Week by week, we’ll compare your fat mass to the desirable range on your report, focusing on progress in reducing fat mass through diet and exercise.

6. Fat-Free Mass (FFM)
FFM includes everything in your body except fat—muscle, water, bone, and connective tissue. Muscle, your body’s natural “fat-burning engine,” is important to maintain, especially when dieting or exercising. Focus on retaining or even increasing muscle mass for the best results.

7. Total Body Water (TBW)
Hydration is essential, especially when dieting or exercising. TANITA estimates your hydration levels, which you can calculate using this formula:
TBW / Weight x 100 = Estimated Hydration Level (%)

Healthy hydration ranges:

• Female: 45-60%
• Male: 50-65%

8. Desirable Ranges
Your results will include personalized healthy ranges for body fat percentage and mass. These ranges help maintain enough fat for normal bodily functions while reducing the risk of obesity-related health issues.

9. Target Body Fat Percentage
We recommend setting realistic goals for body fat percentage: 25% for females and 20% for males. The scale calculates the fat mass needed to lose to reach your goal. Throughout this process, preserving your fat-free mass (FFM) through diet and exercise is crucial.

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Your TANITA body composition analysis gives you a detailed picture of your health beyond just weight. By understanding and monitoring these key metrics, you can set more effective goals, track your progress, and ensure you're on the right path to achieving your health and fitness objectives. Remember, sustainable changes lead to long-term success, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.