inbody Dial - Frequently Asked Questions; Accuracy and Outcome Interpretation; Usage Tips and Result Display

VI. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If your question is not listed here, please contact us at 323-932-6503 or customersupport@inbody.com if you
are in need of assistance.
Q 1. How accurate is the outcome value?
A. This InBody product has a 93% correlation with DEXA.
Q 2. The InBody Test results vary. Why is there a difference in outcomes?
A. If you are standing with incorrect posture, outcomes will vary. Make sure client’s hands and, feet are
touching and holding electrodes properly. Maintain this posture until the Test is complete.
If you have dry hands and/or feet, clean them with an InBody Tissue or antibiotic wet tissue before
testing.
InBody recommends testing at the same time, under the same conditions for best accuracy.
Q 3. What is the normal range of visceral fat level?
A. Visceral fat level is InBody’s method of level display which leveled cross section of visceral fat from 1
to 20. For adults, it is normal if visceral fat level is below 10. The lower the visceral fat level the better.
Q 4. What is the standard range of body fat percentage?
A.
Gender
Below Normal
Normal
Overweight
Man
below 10%
10-20%
over 20%
Woman
below 18%
18-28%
over 28%
(Adults over 18)
Q 5. What is the standard for InBody ranking?
A. InBody ranking is the scoring of the difference of body fat and muscle mass of my body. You have to
obtain ideal body fat and ideal muscle mass for ideal BMI for InBody ranking. If you have a lot of body
fat basically, the ranking drops, and if you have lots of muscle mass, the ranking rises. InBody ranking
is not an absolute rank of body but a standard of InBody for diet motivation for your reference.
Q 6. What if the user doesn’t know his or her height?
A. Height is important for obtaining accurate InBody Test results. Measure the user on a stadiometer like
the InBody BSM-170 for best results.
Q 7. What if the user’s thighs or armpits touch. Would that effect the test results?
A. Yes. If a user’s thighs or armpits touch, have them wear a light short sleeve shirt and shorts to obtain
more accurate outcomes.
Q 8. How do you make the results stay on the screen longer?
A. InBody Test results are shown on the LCD screen for 100 seconds. If you want to see it for a longer
period of time, turn the dial.