Body Fat Scales - Dexa vs. Tanita
dancinqueen91
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Hello, I know there are a lot of variations in body fat scales, but I wasn't sure which was the most "accurate." I had a Dexa scan in April which showed I had 33% body fat. Earlier this month, I had a Tanita body composition scan which showed I have 22% body fat. My body has not changed significantly in the 4 months that have passed. Are these scales that inconsistent? Which should I use as a "benchmark" when I use calorie calculators online?
For future comparisons, I am able to get another Tanita scan but no longer have access to the Dexa scan.
Thanks for any input!
For future comparisons, I am able to get another Tanita scan but no longer have access to the Dexa scan.
Thanks for any input!
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If by 'Tanita scan' you mean the Tanita scales or the handheld thingy, they're very inaccurate.
http://www.superskinnyme.com/body-fat-percentage.html
Look at the image to see which estimate seems closer for you. 22% is a nice level for a woman.0 -
Dexa is one of the best and most accurate ways to measure body fat.0
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