Tanita Body Fat Frequently Asked Questions

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Tanita Body Fat Frequently Asked Questions

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Tanita Body Fat Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the links below for in depth answers to these important questions regarding your health. These questions will guide you to a better understanding of body fat measuring, Tanita healthcare products and much more.

1. How accurate are the Tanita monitors?

2. How does the scale work?

3. I want the best monitor, so shall I buy the most expensive one?

4. Is the monitor safe to use if I am pregnant?

5. Why should I not use the body fat monitor if I have a heart pacemaker or other medical implants?

6. Who was the research done by - is it genuine?

7. How do I change my monitor from pound to kilogram?

8. My body fat % is not within the healthy range - how bad is that?

9. My body fat monitor weighs me but wont give my fat readings - why?

10. Why is my body fat % different when I change the male/female/athlete setting?

11. No matter how much I drink I never seem to have the right hydration level

12. I get different weight readings from other scales, is my body fat monitor out of calibration?

13. Why do I get different Body Fat % readings in the same day?

14. What is Athlete Mode and should I be using it? Am I an Athlete?

15. Are there optimal conditions for determining body fat percentage using Tanita products?

16. What are the Body Fat Guidelines for children?

17. Why is my body fat scale not measuring water for my child?

18. Is it possible to have too little body fat?

19. Are there any illnesses directly linked to obesity?

20. How does Tanita BIA compare with other methods in terms of accuracy, repeatability, convenience and length of procedure?

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