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For the analysis, contact with the skin is essential, therefore it is necessary to step on the scale barefoot to obtain accurate data.

Yes, with Accuniq BIA it is possible to enter the tare of the estimated weight of clothes and then proceed with the measurement.

Men have a different body composition compared to women. Genetically, men’s bodies tend to develop and retain muscle tissue while a woman’s body tends to retain fat. A man who has exactly the same height and weight as a woman generally has more muscle mass and less fat mass. The calculation performed by the bioimpedance analyzer takes these differences into account.

Body water levels naturally fluctuate during the day and night. Any significant change in body water can affect the results of body composition analysis. For example, the body tends to be dehydrated after a long night of sleep therefore if a measurement is taken in the morning the weight will be lower and the body fat percentage higher. Eating large meals, consuming alcohol or caffeine, the presence of the menstrual cycle or illnesses and performing physical exercise can also cause variations in hydration levels. To obtain a reliable reading it is important to use the bioimpedance analyzer under constant conditions in the various measurements taken over time on the client.

ACCUNIQ has developed an extremely accurate body composition analysis using bioelectrical impedance and advanced engineering excellence. The measurements have been validated thanks to the DEXA measurement method known to be the most accurate method for evaluating body composition.

No, it is necessary to use the bioimpedance analyzer on a stable and level surface.
It will not work on a carpet and generally, if used on a carpet, it will give a lower weight than the correct one.

The possible causes could be:
• there is something preventing contact with the electrodes, such as socks or shoes (even very hard skin can have the same effect)
• a short circuit occurs, which can sometimes be generated by legs touching if no clothes are worn
• the feet or hands do not correctly touch the electrodes

Severe calluses on the heels or on the palms/soles of hands/feet
humidity or sweat of hands/feet (e.g. after a long bath)
very warm skin of hands/feet
skin with creams, disinfectant gels, etc. (if the measurement is carried out with instruments with electrodes on the hands, it is recommended to wash and dry the hands well if disinfectant gels are used)
dirty electrodes
medical implants such as a steel plate in the leg, artificial hip joint or breast implants. These implants influence the reading, but there are no contraindications in the use of the bioimpedance analyzer in these conditions.

The passage of current is absolutely safe. However, if you have an implanted medical device such as a PACEMAKER the bioimpedance analyzer MUST NOT BE USED. The bioimpedance analyzer can be safely used on subjects with an ongoing pregnancy, but it will not provide an accurate reading.

It is possible to use the bioimpedance analyzer in the presence of prostheses or metallic implants, such as a steel plate in the leg, an artificial hip joint, dental prostheses or breast implants. The measurements will be influenced in a constant way over time (in the case of permanent prostheses) and therefore it is still possible to see the trend over time of body composition tests.

No, it is not recommended to carry out the test on: pregnant women, people with implanted electronic medical devices (e.g. pacemaker, artificial heart and heart-lung machine) and metallic materials (e.g. defibrillators, stents, metal sutures in the heart and major vessels, etc), anyone who has catheters with fluids.

Those who have a cardiac pacemaker cannot use a bioimpedance analyzer. The signal is very low and is completely safe in all other cases. Since the signal travels through water in the body, people who have a water imbalance in their body (including pregnant women, those with menstruation or people who use certain medications) may obtain fluctuating readings. Those who have metallic devices may obtain non-objective results due to interference with other electrical signals.

Furthermore, it is not recommended to carry out the test on any woman with contraceptive devices.

ACCUNIQ body fat monitoring is based on the electrical conductivity of the body, which in turn is based on the levels of body fluids. Adipose tissue is dehydrated and therefore resists an electrical signal, while muscle tissue is relatively hydrated and therefore conducts an electrical signal. However factors such as temperature, the amount of exercise performed, liquids consumed, medical conditions (including menstruation), medications, alcohol, caffeine etc., can also influence the hydration level of a person’s muscle tissue, which can consequently affect the body fat reading. The time of day can also influence hydration levels and the distribution of fluids in the body.

Water is an essential part to remain in good health. It is continuously lost during the day through urine, sweat and breath. Even a small reduction in hydration levels can affect performance and health, therefore it is important to keep hydration levels under control and restore lost fluids. The “Total Body Water %” function will help to understand how the body changes based on hydration levels. When the body is well hydrated the percentage of water will be higher while the percentage of fat will be lower, but when the body is dehydrated the percentage of fat in the body will have a greater impact on total weight.

At the beginning, a slight increase in the body fat percentage may be detected as body water is lost in the early stages of a diet. Subsequently, by continuing to follow a correct dietary plan, the body fat percentage value will decrease at a slow but steady rate until the desired level.