Operation Manual

31Evaluating the measurements
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Bone mass
NOTICE!
The scale measures the weight of all parts of
your bones in pounds. This is not the same
thing as calcium concentration or bone
density. Only a medical specialist can mea-
sure the calcium concentration and bone
density with a special medical device. The
bone mass therefore does not provide any
information about changes to bones, bone
hardness or diseases such as osteoporosis.
Our skeleton changes as we age. As we grow up, our
bone mass increases quickly and peaks between the
age of 30 and 40. Afterwards, it starts to slowly decline.
Bone mass varies according to gender, height, age and
weight and can only be influenced to a limited extent.
As a result, there are no universally-applicable reference
values.
You can counteract the age-related loss of bone mass
associated with ageing with proper nutrition and phys-
ical activity. At the same time, be sure that you are get-
ting a sufficient amount of vitamin D and calcium. You
can strengthen your skeleton by engaging in athletic
activity to strengthen your muscles.