The FitScan BC-585F is a unique and highly accurate body composition monitor. Using Tanitas exclusive FDA cleared Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology this scale not only measures weight and body fat it also tells you your muscle mass body water daily caloric intake (DCI) metabolic age bone mass visceral fat and rates your physique. The muscle mass feature indicates the weight of muscle in the body. The Body Water is the total amount of fluid in the body expressed as a percentage of total weight. The DCI reading is the daily amount of calories your body requires to maintain your current weight. The Metabolic Age compares your basal metabolic rate to the average age associated with that level of metabolism. The Bone Mass is the weight of your bone in your body. The Visceral Fat is the fat in the abdominal cavity (stomach) surrounding the vital organs. The Physique Rating is a rating of your body type 1-9. Its sleek modern design of glass and black accents is a compliment to any bathroom. The platform has a weight capacity of 330 pounds and operates for greater than 2 years on four AA batteries (included). FITSCAN SERIES BY TANITA ARE MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA. FITSCAN SERIES IS IDENTIFIED BY THE (F) AT THE END OF THE MODEL NUMBERS MODELS WITHOUT THE (F) ARE MANUFACTURED FOR DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE WORLD. THE FITSCAN SERIES OF TANITA BODY COMPOSITION MONITORS INCLUDE GRAVITATIONAL ALGORITHM CORRECTION FOR THE AMERICAS. MODELS FROM EUROPE OR ASIA DO NOT HAVE THE SAME ACCURACY AS THE FITSCAN SERIES FOR CONSUMERS USING THESE SCALES IN THE AMERICAS.