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Body Composition Analysis
Things to keep in mind for accurate measurement with InBody720.
The accuracy of a test involving a body composition analyser is dependent on the individual and on the environment in which the test is conducted. As such, certain precautionary steps should be taken to ensure accurate test results. Please read the following tips carefully and consider all factors capable of affecting the test results and their accuracy.
Precautionary steps to be taken before conducting a test
1. Do not eat at least two hours beforehand
- The test should not be conducted within two hours of a meal. This is because the mass of the food is counted as weight, and thus, may result in measurement errors.
2. Make sure to use the bathroom
- Although not included in the body's compositional elements, the volume of urine and excrement is included in the weight measurement. This can result in biological errors.
3. Do not exercise just prior to testing
- Strenuous exercise or sharp movements can cause temporary changes in body composition.
4. Stand still for about 5 minutes
- Conducting the test immediately after lying in bed or sitting for a long period might result in a slight change in the test results. This is because water in the body tends to move to the lower extremities of the body as soon as a person stands or gets up.
5. Do not conduct the test right after shower or the sauna
- Sweating causes temporary changes in the body's composition.
6. Do not take the test during menstruation
- Women will retain more water in their bodies during the menstrual cycle.
7. Conduct the test at normal temperatures (20°C~25°C)
- While the human body is stable at normal temperatures, body composition is susceptible to change in hot or cold weather.
8. If a re-test is carried out, be sure to conduct the test under consistent conditions
- Identical conditions (i.e. wearing the same clothes, testing before eating or exercising etc.) should be maintained to ensure accurate test results.
9. Do not take the test if you use an electronic medical device (eg. Pace Maker) or are pregnant.
- Although the InBody720 uses a mild electrical current to assess body composition, it can affect electronic medical devices and is not recommended for pregnant women.
by INBody Body Composition Analyser Manual
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