AEG PW 5570 FA: English

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This device has been tested according to all relevant current

Body Fat

CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low

Body fat is an important component of the body. From

voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance

protecting the joints as a vitamin repository to regulating the

with the latest safety regulations.

body temperature, fat plays a vital role in the body. Thus the

goal is not to radically reduce the proportion of body fat, but

Information on Measuring Body Fat

rather to achieve and maintain a healthy balance between

muscle and fat.

WARNING:

The Importance of Water for our Health

Do not use the scales if you use a pacemaker or another

medical implant with electronic components. The function

Approximately fifty-five to sixty percent of the human body

of the implant may be impaired by the measurement.

consist of water, depending on age and gender in varying

amounts.

NOTE:

Water has to fulfill several tasks within the body:

The device can only function correctly if you stand on the

contact surfaces with bare, dry feet!

• It is the building block of our cells. That means that all the

cells in our body, whether skin cells, gland cells, muscle

The main principle of this device is based on the measure-

cells, brain cells or others, are functional only if they con-

ment of the electric impedance within the human body. In

tain enough water.

order to determine the actual body data, the device leads a

• It is a solvent for important substances in our body.

weak, unnoticeable electric signal through your body.

• It is a means of conveyance for nutrients, the body’s own

substances and metabolic products.

The signal is generally safe! However, please read our special

safety instructions!

Reference values for your fitness profile can be seen in the

benchmark table. It shows the dependency of body fat data

The method of measurement is referred to as “bioelectric

on age and gender. Always pay attention to your body’s

impedance analysis” (BIA), a factor which is based on the re-

water balance, which, as well as the fat level, undergoes

lationship between body weight and associated body water

strong fluctuations throughout the day. Therefore, to obtain

percentages as well as on other biological data (age, gender,

consistent data, always measure at the same time of day.

body weight).

The calculated results of the body fat and water level should

There are heavy persons with a well-balanced percentage

only be considered as reference values. They are not recom-

between fat and muscle mass, and there are seemingly slim

mended to be used for medical purposes. Please always con-

persons with significantly high body fat values. Fat is a factor

sult a doctor if you have questions about a medical treatment

that puts serious strain on the body, in particular the cardio-

or a diet in order to achieve a normal body weight.

vascular system. Therefore, controlling both values (fat and

weight) is a prerequisite for health and fitness.

Guideline values for body fat and body water content as a percentage (approximate figures)

Age

Women Men

(Years)

Body fat Body water Body fat Body water

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

< = 30

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

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

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