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IconMode/FeatureDescription
AdultAdults age 18 and older with inactive to moderately active lifestyles.
ChildChildren (7-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles.
AthleteTanita's "athlete" is involved in intense physical activity of approx. 10 hrs per week and has a resting heart rate of approx. 60 beats-per-minute or less. People involved in a "Lifetime of Fitness" and are very fit, but not currently active 10 hrs per week, are also considered "athletes."
Not intended for professional athletes or bodybuilders.
Multiple
Program
Memory
Personal data storage is available on many models. We recommend enough memory for each regular user.
Percentage
Increments
Increments at which body fat percentage is displayed.
Percentage IncrementsIncrements at which body fat percentage is displayed.
Weight-Only
Button
Allows users to monitor weight alone, without receiving a body fat reading.
Healthy
Range
Indicator
Indicator bar shows where body fat % fits into the healthy body fat range.*
* Adapted from Gallagher, et.al. AJCN vol. 72, Sept. 2000.
Weight RecallDisplays current and previous weight readings.
Body Fat
Percentage
Recall
Displays current and previous body fat readings.
Extra
Large
Display
Clear, easy-to-see display shows both weight and body fat % at the same time.
Graph FeatureDigital graph shows how body composition changes over time.
 Daily Caloric
Intake
Estimates how many calories can be consumed within the next 24 hrs to maintain current weight.
 WeightAllows users to monitor weight alone, without receiving a body fat reading.
 Body Fat%Displays the amount of body fat
in proportion to your body weight.
 Body Water %Calculates user's body water %.
 Muscle MassDisplays the weight of muscle in your body.
 Physique RatingAllows you to check your status as you become more active. As you reduce the amount of body fat, your physique rating will also change accordingly.
 Metabolic AgeThis feature compares your BMR to the average age associated with that level of metabolism.

DCI/Metabolic Age

Daily caloric intake is the estimated number of calories that can be consumed within the next 24 hours to maintain current weight based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
 BMRDisplays the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the daily minimum level of energy or calories your body requires when resting.
 Bone MassThis feature indicates the weight of bone (bone mineral level, including calcium or other minerals) in the body.*
 Visceral FatDisplays the amount Visceral fat is the fat in the abdominal cavity (stomach), surrounding the vital organs.

* Tanita's Innerscan Monitors do not directly measure bone density.
Please consult a physician if you are concerned about osteoporosis.