TANITA navbar

BODY COMPOSITION INDEX

Your body is mainly composed of muscle, fat and water. When you exercise more or start dieting, your body composition will change, even if your weight stays the same. By measuring your body composition, it can tell you the ratio of muscle and fat inside your body, and other useful data like Total Body Water and Metabolic Age. A body composition monitor gives you a complete picture of your own health and fitness level, allowing you to review and design an effective diet & exercise plan towards a healthier life.e

BONE MASS

The estimated weight of bone mineral in your body.

This result is reached through statistical calculation based on research findings that there is a close correlation with bone weight and FFM (Fat Free Mass).

While your bone mass is unlikely to undergo noticeable changes in the short term, it’s important to maintain healthy bones by having a balanced diet rich in calcium and by doing plenty of weight-bearing exercise. You should track your bone mass over time and look for any long-term changes.

You may refer to the following estimated result of bone masses of persons aged 20 to 40 as a guide to compare your bone mass reading.

NOTE: The following is for the reference of Asian people only. For Caucasian, please refer to https://TANITA.eu/understanding-your-measurements/bone-mass