Question:I'm a bit confused. Just got some Tanita Innerscan scales and they have a
bone mass function. The booklet that comes with it says for women, bone
mass estimates are:
Less than 110 lb
4.3 lb
110-165lb
5.3lb
165lb and up
6.5lb
Anyone know what these numbers might mean? Surely my whole skeleton weighs
more than 5.3lb? Or doesn't it?
Answer:These numbers are not how much your bones actually 'weigh' (as in scale
weight) nor how dense they are (you need special doctor tests for
that), it is telling you how much 'mineral content' it detects in your
total weight. *Their numbers* then correspond to how much bone mass
they think a healthy woman should have. Remember that the Tanita scales
are getting readout info from sending impulses up thru your feet, so
all its info is really a guesstimate at best, not like its always the
actual truth. Their bodyfat testing component can waver all over the
place depending on time of day, hydration levels, and even if you have
sox on! ;-) If you have any concerns about actual bone density and your
risk of osteoporosis get a DEXA scan thru your doctor.
