Body composition guides

Plain-English answers for anyone choosing or using a body composition scale in New Zealand.

• How to choose a body composition scale in NZ
  What body composition scales really measure, 4 vs 8 electrodes, accuracy, app and privacy, plus a checklist before you buy in New Zealand.
• 8-electrode vs 4-electrode body fat scales
  Foot-only scales send current through your legs. 8-electrode scales add hand grips to measure arms, legs and trunk. What changes and what doesn't.
• Body fat, muscle, visceral fat and BMR explained
  What each number on a body composition scale means, how it is estimated, and how to use trends instead of single readings.
• How accurate are body fat scales vs DEXA?
  Home body fat scales estimate; DEXA scans measure more directly. What studies show, why hydration moves readings, and how to use your scale well.
• Are body composition scales safe? Pacemakers and pregnancy
  How the small current in body fat scales works, who should not use body composition measurement, and what to check before you step on.

Everhale is a wellness product, not a medical device. This guide is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a dietitian about your own health.