Are Tanita body fat scales accurate?
A: Independent research at several major universities (including Columbia University in New York City) has confirmed that in clinical settings, the Tanita Body Fat Monitor is accurate within +/- 5 percentage of the institutional standard of body composition analysis–Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA).
Are Tanita scales any good?
Endocrinologist Dr. Ana Maria Kausel, who calls Tanita scales “very consistent” and “super reliable,” says that while some functions aren’t that helpful (like bone-mass measurement), others allow her patients to get a better sense of their overall wellness than they would from knowing their weight alone.
How do you use a Tanita scale?
Then follow the steps: Set Age, Select Female or Male, and Specify Height. Step onto the scale after “0.0” is shown on the display. Your weight will be shown first, continue standing on the scale until the body fat % reading is shown on the display. The reading will be shown for 40 seconds.
Do Tanita scales have an app?
Tracking your health and fitness as well as your daily activities has never been more convenient. Using the free Tanita HealthyEdge Mobile app, data from our RD-901plus Body Composition Monitor and our AM-161 Activity Gauge are seamlessly recorded and graphed.
How do TANITA scales measure body fat?
By using Tanita’s BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technology, our body composition monitors can measure #your: weight, body fat percentage, body water percentage, muscle mass, physique rating, basal metabolic rate (BMR), daily caloric intake (DCI), metabolic age, bone mass, and visceral fat.
Why Tanita digital bathroom scales?
Weight Scales Tanita digital bathroom scales are known for accuracy, reliable performance and unique features. Our precision load cell technology assures repeatable weight measurement, time and time again. With many styles to choose from, one is certain to fit your needs.
What is the Tanita consumer line of scales?
Rounding out the Tanita consumer line is a collection of accurate kitchen scales to control food portion size, pedometers, heart rate monitors, and electronic jump ropes. Tanita’s new kids scales give parents the ability to track not only weight but also body fat percentage.
What is Tanita?
TANITA is the only scale trusted by the NCAA Wrestling Championships, USA Wrestling, the Midlands Wrestling Championships, the Reno Tournament of Champions, the Dan # Gable International Wrestling Institute # and Museum as well as countless other tournaments, programs and organizations worldwide
What does Tanita’s body composition monitor measure?
By using Tanita’s BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technology, our body composition monitors can measure # your: weight, body fat percentage, body water percentage, muscle mass, physique rating, basal metabolic rate (BMR), daily caloric intake (DCI), metabolic age, bone mass, and visceral fat.