Why Are My Results Different on Other BIA Devices?

We do not recommend directly comparing scan results between BIA devices manufactured by different brands. If comparisons must be made, the standard method is to compare your results with those estimated by a "gold standard" device such as DXA.

Both the hardware and software of a BIA device can affect the data used by body composition calculation equations. In addition, each manufacturer uses its own unique algorithms to create proprietary equations, and as such variation between different brands is fairly normal. Therefore, we recommend using your Charder body composition as a baseline measurement, using it to track changes.