The
scale measures the weight of the total body.
·
Muscle
·
Bone
·
Organs
(heart, lungs, kidneys, etc.)
·
Blood
·
Water
and other fluids
·
Waste
materials
·
Essential
Fat
·
Non-essential
Fat
Total
Body Weight is subject to fluctuate due to:
·
Fluid
Losses – Sweating or illness
·
Bladder
Fullness
·
Water
retention - Due to excess sodium in foods or medications.
·
Frequency
of Bowel Movements.
·
Stomach
Content.
·
Blood
Volume.
·
Exercise
Routine – Water retained to help muscles recover from workout.
Other Reasons for Fluctuations
·
Time
of Day
·
Clothing
and shoes
·
Scale
location
What the Scale Does NOT Measure
q
Nutritional:
o
Improvement
in Nutrient Profile.
§ Increased intake of antioxidants.
§ Increased intake of phytochemicals.
§ Increased intake of vitamins and
minerals.
·
Vitamins
B, C, A, D, E & K, Calcium, Potassium, etc.
§ Lower intake of saturated fat.
§ Lower intake of transfatty acids and
hydrogenated products.
§ Decreased intake of sodium.
q
Medical:
o
Improvement
in Health Profile.
§ Reduction in Blood Pressure.
§ Lower Cholesterol Levels – primary drop
in LDL.
§ Reduction in Homocystein Levels.
§ Better Blood Sugar Control for
Diabetics.
§ Reduced Risk for Heart Disease and
Stroke.
§ Reduced Risk for Cancers.
§ Reduced Risk for Osteopenia and
Osteoporosis.
§ Reduction in joint and muscle pain.
q
Physical:
o
Decrease
in measurements leading to smaller clothing sizes.
o
Decrease
in waist/hip ratio resulting in lower health risks.
o
Increase
in energy and stamina.
o
Ease
in movement and the inability to walk, climb stairs, and move around.
o
Loss
of non-essential body fat and increase in muscle.
q
Psychological:
o
Improved
self-image and self-esteem.
o
Pride
in accomplishments.
o
Improved
attitude.
o
Increase
in motivation.
q
Financial:
o
Reduction
in health care costs.
o
Reduction
in prescription costs.
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