Reviewers say the following about shopping for a bathroom scale:
- Consistency is key. If you’re trying out a scale in a store, it should give you the same reading each time you step on and off.
- Look for an easily readable display. The larger the window and dial on analog scales the better. Some electronic scales have extra-large numbers or a backlit LCD, which makes reading much clearer. A few scales now have speech functions that announce the weight.
- Don’t count on accurate body-fat measurements. Experts say that body-fat scales don’t use a very accurate method of determining BMI. However, most scales can measure consistently, so you’ll be able to measure progress.
- For family use, look for scales with a memory for two, four or more people. These scales can remember your last measurements. Some fancier models can analyze the data.
- Digital scales need batteries, usually four AA or a lithium battery. Lithium batteries last longer.
- Pacemaker users and pregnant women should not use body-fat scales. The small electrical pulse used by these scales could interfere with pacemakers, and may be harmful to pregnant women.
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