This tool is somewhat accurate. Maybe the results are a little bit higher than they should be. It’s not a DEXA scan, but you can estimate.
It says my body fat is 28%. Which is obese.
What is your bf%?
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No thanks. If I wanted to be depressed, I’d watch “Old yeller” 
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It seems that the margin of error is about 3-4% (which is a lot)
mine is acceptable according to this scale. (20% body fat)
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How does it work?
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It sends a current through the body and reports back. You can’t feel it!
Then you see the detail on the phone app.
You can get smart scales for about £20
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It seems that bioimpedance does have a 3-4% margin of error, same as the navy test.
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Yeah, but the parameters are more and take account of age, measures fat around organs etc.
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67%
Enough words
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I will buy some calipers next time I order protein powder, and compare the results
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Ethnicity isn’t taken into account in bmi or the navy test probably.
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Yeah but we are talking rough estimates.
The only way to accurate measure it is an autopsy I believe.
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There are more accurate scales that measure metabolism too that put you in a selaed chamber and measure breath etc.
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Not accurate enough, but more accurate than the above.
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I believe the more expensive and thorough methods have about 1-3% of margin, while navy and impedance are tied for 3-4%?
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I wouldn’t know tbh.
I can’t manage on less than 1500 calories so if I gain there is little i can do about it.
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Good luck with that, mate. Hopefully you can function normal
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