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Your body fat percentage reading illustrates the percentage of fat your body contains. Each time you take a reading with the Body Composition Analyzer your body fat measure will be automatically updated on your dashboard. The most current reading will appear on the home page of the dashboard in a large numeric and color coded value. The ideal trend is to have your body fat level decrease, while your lean mass is increasing. Whether your total weight changes or not, if your body fat level is decreasing and your lean mass is increasing, you are well on your way to a healthier "you".
For information on what the color of your reading means and target body fat percentages, please click here
If you are using an activity monitor, every time you upload your activity data your information in the calorie burn section will automatically be updated. The large numeric and color coded value on your dashboard reflects your total calorie burn for the most recent 24 hour period for which you uploaded data. If the number is green then you are within ten percent of your daily calorie burn goal. Yellow indicates that you are between 10 and 20 percent below your goal, and red indicates that you are more than 20 percent below your goal.
When you expand the current calorie burn chart, you'll be able to see the trend of your calorie burn over time. The time range can be adjusted to your preferences from a low of six minute intervals throughout the day, to weekly, monthly, annually, etc.
Every part of the human body contains fluids. In fact, fluids are the the human body's largest component. Hydration is the total amount of water and other fluids contained within the bones, muscle, fat, and organs such as the bladder.
Hydration is critical to well-being. Under-hydration, or dehydration, is a common condition that can result in impaired performance, or day-to-day conditions such as headaches and poor skin and hair texture. A majority of the population has been found to be under-hydrated, primarily due to drinking caffeinated or other beverages that actually cause the body to expel fluids. Athletes' performance can be impaired by as much as 7% just by being under-hydrated. Dehydration is dangerous and when neglected can result in damage to major organs and even death.
How is hydration measured?
This question has been investigated through many research projects and clinical trials. At Stayhealthy we reviewed a number of published works on the subject and even conducted our own clinical trial. The broad range of answers we found were inconsistent and confusing. What was clear, however, was the need for a better way to report hydration results. So we have developed the Stayhealthy Hydration Index (SHI), which calculates on an individual basis, your specific hydration status based on broad population averages and studies.
Understanding your hydration results
On the graph showing your hydration results is a line marked with zero. This represents the threshold for acceptable hydration, and should be considered the minimum level of hydration your body needs. A measurement above zero is desirable.
Each person's zero point is calculated by determining the hydration of their lean mass (everything except fat), plus the water contained in their body fat. Just as physical makeup varies from person to person, so does the zero point.
Note the color of your hydration number. The higher the number is above zero, the greener and more ideal the hydration condition. The opposite is also true. Numbers below zero deepen from yellow to orange. An orange hydration number signals that you should take immediate steps to increase your hydration level.
At Stayhealthy, we're constantly working to advance the information we provide to you so that you can more effectively manage your way to better health. As a result of a recent two-yearclinical study at the University of Southern California Medical Center, we have changed our measurement of hydration from only measuring the hydration level of your lean tissue, (muscle, bone, blood, organs, etc), the areas of your body that generally contain most of the water in your body, to measuring your total body water – including lean tissue and body fat.
We provide the results to each individual on a 100-point scale, with 100 being your theideal hydration target. This scale is automatically adjusted to each individual'sbody composition. For example, someone with a body fat reading of 10% is able to achieve a higher level of hydration than someone with a 30% body fat reading. The reason, they have a Why? They have a greater proportion of lean mass, which contains more water; body composition that stores water, (their lean mass), therefore their target for ideal hydration would be much higher.
Additionally, men tend to have a higher level of hydration than women. Rather than provide a confusing array of scales for men and women and different body types, we've simplified the entire measure and yet made while increasing its specific relevance to each individual. Our new hydration measurement determines your total body water and presents it on a 100-point scale, based on your own ability to hydrate, as defined by your total body composition. – your body's ability to hydrate. As a goal, you should always strive to be as close to 100 as possible. To assist you in understanding what your reading means, through our research we have developed the following interpretive scale:
90 – 100 Healthy
80 – 89 Acceptable
< 80 At Risk
If you'd like more information on our hydration research, please contact us.
The proper way to take a Blood Pressure reading is to insert your arm through the Blood Pressure cuff until your elbow is past the cuff and resting on the platform inside the cuff sleeve. The cuff should be resting on the upper part of your arm, above the elbow. Once fully inflated and a reading has been achieved the cuff will deflate. This can take anywhere from 30 seconds to one minute. The cuff will not hurt or damage your arm, please do not attempt to withdraw your arm until fully deflated.
Blood pressure can change during the day. From the American Heart Association, “Readings can vary throughout the day and can be temporarily influenced by factors such as emotions, diet and medication. A record of readings taken over time can provide you and your healthcare provider a clearer picture of your blood pressure. It can be like a time-lapse picture or movie, providing information on what is happening with your blood pressure over time.” [1]
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Your body fat percentage reading illustrates the percentage of fat your body contains. Each time you take a reading with the Body Composition Analyzer your body fat measure will be automatically updated on your dashboard. The most current reading will appear on the home page of the dashboard in a large numeric and color coded value. The ideal trend is to have your body fat level decrease, while your lean mass is increasing. Whether your total weight changes or not, if your body fat level is decreasing and your lean mass is increasing, you are well on your way to a healthier "you".
For information on what the color of your reading means and target body fat percentages, please click here.
Your body fat percentage reading illustrates the percentage of fat your body contains. Each time you take a reading with the Body Composition Analyzer your body fat measure will be automatically updated on your dashboard. The most current reading will appear on the home page of the dashboard in a large numeric and color coded value. The ideal trend is to have your body fat level decrease, while your lean mass is increasing. Whether your total weight changes or not, if your body fat level is decreasing and your lean mass is increasing, you are well on your way to a healthier "you".
For information on what the color of your reading means and target body fat percentages, please click here.
If you are using an activity monitor, every time you upload your activity data your information in the calorie burn section will automatically be updated. The large numeric and color coded value on your dashboard reflects your total calorie burn for the most recent 24 hour period for which you uploaded data. If the number is green then you are within ten percent of your daily calorie burn goal. Yellow indicates that you are between 10 and 20 percent below your goal, and red indicates that you are more than 20 percent below your goal.
When you expand the current calorie burn chart, you'll be able to see the trend of your calorie burn over time. The time range can be adjusted to your preferences from a low of six minute intervals throughout the day, to weekly, monthly, annually, etc.
If you are using an activity monitor, every time you upload your activity data your information in the calorie burn section will automatically be updated. The large numeric and color coded value on your dashboard reflects your total calorie burn for the most recent 24 hour period for which you uploaded data. If the number is green then you are within ten percent of your daily calorie burn goal. Yellow indicates that you are between 10 and 20 percent below your goal, and red indicates that you are more than 20 percent below your goal.
When you expand the current calorie burn chart, you'll be able to see the trend of your calorie burn over time. The time range can be adjusted to your preferences from a low of six minute intervals throughout the day, to weekly, monthly, annually, etc.
Every part of the human body contains fluids. In fact, fluids are the the human body's largest component. Hydration is the total amount of water and other fluids contained within the bones, muscle, fat, and organs such as the bladder.
Hydration is critical to well-being. Under-hydration, or dehydration, is a common condition that can result in impaired performance, or day-to-day conditions such as headaches and poor skin and hair texture. A majority of the population has been found to be under-hydrated, primarily due to drinking caffeinated or other beverages that actually cause the body to expel fluids. Athletes' performance can be impaired by as much as 7% just by being under-hydrated. Dehydration is dangerous and when neglected can result in damage to major organs and even death.
How is hydration measured?
This question has been investigated through many research projects and clinical trials. At Stayhealthy we reviewed a number of published works on the subject and even conducted our own clinical trial. The broad range of answers we found were inconsistent and confusing. What was clear, however, was the need for a better way to report hydration results. So we have developed the Stayhealthy Hydration Index (SHI), which calculates on an individual basis, your specific hydration status based on broad population averages and studies.
Understanding your hydration results
On the graph showing your hydration results is a line marked with zero. This represents the threshold for acceptable hydration, and should be considered the minimum level of hydration your body needs. A measurement above zero is desirable.
Each person's zero point is calculated by determining the hydration of their lean mass (everything except fat), plus the water contained in their body fat. Just as physical makeup varies from person to person, so does the zero point.
Note the color of your hydration number. The higher the number is above zero, the greener and more ideal the hydration condition. The opposite is also true. Numbers below zero deepen from yellow to orange. An orange hydration number signals that you should take immediate steps to increase your hydration level.
At Stayhealthy, we're constantly working to advance the information we provide to you so that you can more effectively manage your way to better health. As a result of a recent two-yearclinical study at the University of Southern California Medical Center, we have changed our measurement of hydration from only measuring the hydration level of your lean tissue, (muscle, bone, blood, organs, etc), the areas of your body that generally contain most of the water in your body, to measuring your total body water – including lean tissue and body fat.
We provide the results to each individual on a 100-point scale, with 100 being your theideal hydration target. This scale is automatically adjusted to each individual'sbody composition. For example, someone with a body fat reading of 10% is able to achieve a higher level of hydration than someone with a 30% body fat reading. The reason, they have a Why? They have a greater proportion of lean mass, which contains more water; body composition that stores water, (their lean mass), therefore their target for ideal hydration would be much higher.
Additionally, men tend to have a higher level of hydration than women. Rather than provide a confusing array of scales for men and women and different body types, we've simplified the entire measure and yet made while increasing its specific relevance to each individual. Our new hydration measurement determines your total body water and presents it on a 100-point scale, based on your own ability to hydrate, as defined by your total body composition. – your body's ability to hydrate. As a goal, you should always strive to be as close to 100 as possible. To assist you in understanding what your reading means, through our research we have developed the following interpretive scale:
90 – 100 Healthy
80 – 89 Acceptable
< 80 At Risk
If you'd like more information on our hydration research, please contact us.
Calorie Data is provided here in a table form as a quick reference from your Dashboard homepage. It indicates the date and time that you last uploaded your calorie data, and the value of the last 24 hour monitoring period entered.
Each time you use a Health Assessment Kiosk that is web enabled, with a blood pressure monitoring device, your blood pressure reading will automatically be stored in your dashboard. The most current reading will be displayed on the dashboard. If you expand this area, you will be able to view your readings over time.
Total Change indicates your net weight change since you started using the program. If you happened to have reset your weight starting point from your profile settings it will show the total change from that point onwards.
This is calculated from the BMR calculator – can someone – John – perhaps add a simple explanation of this ? On the dashboard the information that is presented includes: “Base Calorie Burn, Set Activity Factor and Projected Daily Burn” So those components – assuming they are right is what we need to explain in the help text.
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One of the best things you can do for your general and future health is to achieve a body fat percentage that is within a healthy range for your age and gender. Appearances can be deceiving and someone who appears to be overweight may in fact be within an acceptable range and some who appear acceptable may have too much body fat.
Your long term goal should be to achieve a body fat percentage that is in the green "Healthy" zone. Depending on your current body fat it may take some time to get there. Set a goal that you can comfortably accomplish within approximately 8 weeks by losing no more than 3 pounds per week, on average.
If you are trying to maintain a body fat percentage, then simply leave the slider in its current position and move to the next step where you can adjust your diet and exercise balance.
The healthy way to lower your body fat percentage over time is through a combination of regular physical activity and a healthy, lower-calorie diet. Depending on your goals you may want to weight your efforts in one direction or the other. For example, if your goal is to build more lean muscle mass, then your regimen will need more activity at a higher intensity level, and more calories as well. If weight loss is your primary goal, you'll need to ensure that you are maintaining your daily calorie deficit. Consult with a physical fitness counselor or personal trainer to learn what is the right regimen to pursue to achieve your goals.
This is the summary of your plan. Note that your target is simply that, a target, and your actual results, such as your specific weight or body fat percentage, may vary based on your individual physique and the specific diet and exercise that you pursue.
You use energy no matter what you're doing, even when sleeping. BMR, or Basal Metabolic Rate, is the number of calories that your body burns on an average day without any form of additional activity or exercise. A regular routine of cardiovascular exercise and increase your BMR, improving your health and fitness and your body's natural ability to burn calories.
It takes time to achieve goal and depending on your current body fat it may take some time to get there. A target of losing no more than three pounds per week is recommended. A good strategy is to set smaller, achievable goals as steps towards your long-term goal.
Your body is constantly burning calories throughout the day, even when you're not being physically active. This is your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and it is the minimum amount of calories your body needs to perform its day to day functions, such as digesting foods, maintain your normal heart rate and blood pressure, etc.
Total body weight is the combined total of your body fat, lean mass and other tissues that make up your total weight. This module illustrates your total body weight in pounds based on the weight data manually entered and/or retrieved from the USB weight scale prior to performing a reading. The expanded graph will illustrate the estimated body fat and lean mass in pounds from each reading.
A loss in total body weight is not always considered to the best indicator for increasing health. Please consult with your health care professional to know what the best indicators are for you.
Total body weight is the combined total of your body fat, lean mass and other tissues that make up your total weight. This module illustrates your total body weight in pounds based on the weight data manually entered and/or retrieved from the USB weight scale prior to performing a reading. The expanded graph will illustrate the estimated body fat and lean mass in pounds from each reading.
A loss in total body weight is not always considered to the best indicator for increasing health. Please consult with your health care professional to know what the best indicators are for you.
The food log is an interactive tool that allows you to keep track of your meals and snacks. As you enter your food items the log will also breakdown the nutritional values, calorie count and keep a daily running total.
To add food items select the Add button for a specific meal or snack. In the field, type in the food item and select SEARCH. Select the item that best describes your food item. The item will populate in the field. Select the Hour and Minutes that you consumed the food item. Confirm or change the meal type. Select the number of servings. Once you have made your selections you will see the nutritional values have been added. Click on ADD TO FOOD LOG. Once you have added your item your Calorie and Nutritional Values will increase. To edit any of your entries select the pencil icon. Enter your changes. To save changes you must select UPDATE FOOD LOG ENTRY. If you select CLOSE it will close the dialog box without saving your changes. To remove any entry, click on the Delete icon and that entire line item will be removed, including the nutritional values from your totals. If you need to post-date a meal, simply click on the calendar and select a previous date. Then proceed to enter the meals as instructed above. To return to the Dashboard click on COLLAPSE or BACK.
The Net Calorie Burn are the calories you burn vs. the calories you consume. If you have a positive Net Calorie Burn, then you are burning more calories then what you are consuming. Having a negative Net Calorie Burn means you're consuming more calories than what you are burning.
My Journal Log allows you to document your level of Stress, Energy and Motivation. You can also enter a note to how your day is going to better understand your levels of Stress, Energy and Motivation. This is a great tool to track the influence on your progress and/or setbacks.
Your calorie consumption information automatically calculates every time your Food Log is updated. The numeric and color coded value on your dashboard reflects your estimated total calorie consumption for the most recent 24 hour period of updated data. If the number is green then you are within ten percent of your daily calorie consumption goal. Yellow indicates that you are between 10 and 20 percent away your consumption goal, and red indicates that you are more than 20 percent away your goal.
In the above chart, you'll be able to see the trend of your calorie consumption over time. Each dot represents the calorie consumption total and the date for each Food Log updates.
Your calorie consumption information automatically calculates every time your Food Log is updated. The numeric and color coded value on your dashboard reflects your estimated total calorie consumption for the most recent 24 hour period of updated data. If the number is green then you are within ten percent of your daily calorie consumption goal. Yellow indicates that you are between 10 and 20 percent away your consumption goal, and red indicates that you are more than 20 percent away your goal.
In the above chart, you’ll be able to see the trend of your calorie consumption over time. Each dot represents the calorie consumption total and the date for each Food Log updates.
Answer: For the most consistent and accurate readings, users should
do the following when scanning body composition:
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
Grasp the BC3 firmly without squeezing hard (i.e., light "golf club" grip, no white
knuckles). Hands and thumbs should be touching the metal bars. Thumbs should be
pointing up.
The user's back should be straight and arms extended forward with elbows locked,
but not hyperextended.
Make sure hands and fingers are not touching.
Hold the BC3 until the multicolored bar on the computer screen extends completely
to the right.
Answer: This is the amount of fat you need to be healthy and for
your body to function properly. Having less than this amount of fat can be dangerous
to your health. Generally speaking, a female's essential fat is 10-12% and a male's
is 2-4%. You can use this chart as a general guideline:
Answer: It's best to stand, but the most important thing is to
be consistent in your position every time you take a reading, as results may vary
slightly from standing to seated positions.
Answer: The BC3 Body Composition Analyzer uses bio-impedance technology,
a state-of-the art, very accurate method of determining body mass. The device sends
a mild electrical current through your body, measuring both the strength and speed
of the return current. From these readings, the software calculates your body mass.
The device is safe, but you should not use it if you are pregnant or have an implanted
electrical medical device such as a pacemaker.
Answer: The device sends a small number of electrical currents
into your body. Because certain body tissues conduct electricity better than others,
the device can measure the current leaving your body and estimate your body composition,
based on very sophisticated algorithms developed over years of clinical testing.
Answer: It is not a good idea to put much emphasis on back-to-back
readings whether 1 day apart or 1 week apart. Looking for trends over a series of
readings will give you much more help in reaching and maintaining your desired body
composition.
Answer: In most instances it won't, but we recommend you adopt
a routine of capturing your reading in the morning before you begin your daily activity.
Answer: With normal bio-impedance devices, your hydration status
can affect the results. For example, the devices see that you don't have much body
water, and since your body water is all contained within your lean body mass, the
devices think you do not have very much lean tissue. And if you don't have very
much lean tissue, the devices assume the rest must be fat.
Answer: The only way to measure your body composition with 100%
accuracy is to do an autopsy. Even a full body scan is not exact. Once you introduce
an estimation into the mix via an equation (which all methods do) it's impossible
to be exact. The trick is to eliminate as much variability and error as possible
given the tool you're using. Stayhealthy has spent over a decade refining its measurement
algorithms to be as accurate as possible.
Answer: In addition to the basic essential fat we all need, women
have an additional 9-12% fat primarily to provide protection for child-bearing and
to account for additional breast tissue.
Answer: Your lean body mass is just the inverse of your body fat
percentage, or in other words, everything but fat is lean body mass. By decreasing
body fat and increasing lean body mass simultaneously, you improve the ratio, which
is what you want to do, as long as you don't go below your essential body fat percentage.
You can use this chart as a general guideline:
Answer: This question has been investigated through many research
projects and clinical trials. At Stayhealthy we reviewed a number of published works
on the subject and even conducted our own clinical trial. We have developed the
Stayhealthy Hydration Index (SHI), which calculates on an individual basis, your
specific hydration status based on broad population averages and studies.
On the graph showing your hydration results is a line marked with zero. This represents
the threshold for acceptable hydration, and should be considered the minimum level
of hydration your body needs. A measurement above zero is desirable.
Each person's zero point is calculated by determining the hydration of their lean
mass (everything except fat), plus the water contained in their body fat. Just as
physical makeup varies from person to person, so does the zero point.
Answer: How many calories you're burning is only part of what you
need to know to plan an effective weight loss program. Also important is how many
calories you're consuming. If you're consuming as many or more than you're burning,
then you won't lose weight. Don't reduce your calorie intake too much, though, or
your metabolism will slow down, reducing your body's calorie-burning capabilities
and your ability to lose weight.
Answer: Unfortunately the CT1 calorie tracker isn't completely
waterproof. If the circuitry got wet it may be ruined for good. You can try letting
is sit for a week or so to see if it dries out and starts to work. If not, you'll
need to order another one – sorry!
Answer: While we suggest you wear your CT1 Calorie Tracker as often
as you can, and to accurately track your calories burned it needs to be worn near
your waist (your center of gravity),we understand that sometimes it's just not possible,
and that's okay. If you can't wear it for a time (like when you're sleeping) it
will still continue to count the calories your body is burning. It will just make
the assumption that you're sleeping or lying down when you're not wearing it. So,
just recognize that, if you're not wearing it and you're very active, the calories
burned number will be less than you actually burned on that day. Remember, this
is a marathon, not a sprint, and sometimes life will get in the way and throw up
obstacles and roadblocks to your progress. Give yourself a break and do the best
you can – just don't give up!
Answer: You need to re-initialize the unit each time your CT1's
battery is changed. Once it loses power, it "forgets" who you are. Insert your CT1
into the docking station as you would to upload and log in. Once logged in, select
your CT1 from the list box and click "initialize" on the right hand side, then simply
follow the instructions. It should start working as before.
Answer: Only if they have an account and have re-initialized the
unit to match their profile. Otherwise, the unit will probably not read their caloric
burn accurately. You can purchase additional units for your friends and family.
There is no limit to the number of units you can buy or use with a single docking
station.
Answer: For activities that involve "whole body movement" (such
as running, walking, aerobic exercise, etc.) the CT1 is very accurate - the technology
it's based on is used in major universities around the world to study physiology.
For "specific area movement" (such as bicycling or weight lifting) it is not quite
as accurate. We are currently in the process of modifying our algorithms to account
for these circumstances. When completed, you won't have to do anything, the changes
will be made automatically when you dock your device and upload your information.
Answer: If you are using an activity monitor, every time you upload
your activity data your information in the calorie burn section will automatically
be updated. The large numeric and color coded value on your dashboard reflects your
total calorie burn for the most recent 24 hour period for which you uploaded data.
If the number is green then you are within ten percent of your daily calorie burn
goal. Yellow indicates that you are between 10 and 20 percent below your goal, and
red indicates that you are more than 20 percent below your goal.
Answer: Each of our devices comes with specific directions. Please
review the directions and download the software as needed. Should you have any further
questions, please contact us at customersupport@stayhealthy.com
Answer: Your body is constantly burning calories throughout the
day, even when you're not being physically active. This is your Basal Metabolic
Rate (BMR) and it is the minimum amount of calories your body needs to perform its
day to day functions, such as digesting foods, maintain your normal heart rate and
blood pressure, etc. Knowing your BMR number let's you understand and determine
the amount of calories you need to manipulate to lose body fat.
Answer: The fields in your Profile are editable at any time. You
may change any of the information listed by simply selecting the Edit button associated
with the field.
Answer: Stayhealthy uses colors to help you track your progress
as you work at staying healthy. Numbers represented in the green color mean you
are in the Healthy range; numbers represented in yellow mean you are in the Acceptable
range and numbers represented in red mean you are in the At Risk range.
Answer: The Stayhealthy Goal Setter will walk you step by step
through creating your fat loss goal. It is important to remember that changing your
body composition takes time. Reducing your body fat percentage 2-4% per month is
a realistic goal. You can always return to the goal setter to set a new goal after
you attain the one you set now. You can access to Goal Setter within the Goals area
of the dashboard.
Answer: You may revise your goal at any time by selecting the Goal
Setter and changing your goal or the date by which you wish to achieve your goal.
You can access the Goal Setter within the Goals area of the dashboard.
Answer: Sit comfortably with both feet on the floor. Lean forward
from the waist placing, elbows locked straight, and the palm of your hands flat
on the electrodes on the kiosk. The key to accurate readings is consistent placement
at every test.
Answer: Insert your arm through the Blood Pressure cuff till your
elbow is past the cuff and resting on the platform inside the cuff sleeve. The cuff
should be resting on the upper part of your arm, above the elbow. Once fully inflated
and a reading has been achieved the cuff will deflate. This can take anywhere from
30 seconds to one minute. The cuff will not hurt or damage your arm, please do not
attempt to withdraw your arm until fully deflated.
Answer: From the American Heart Association, "Readings can vary throughout
the day and can be temporarily influenced by factors such as emotions, diet and
medication. A record of readings taken over time can provide you and your healthcare
provider a clearer picture of your blood pressure. It can be like a time-lapse picture
or movie, providing information on what is happening with your blood pressure over
time."
Answer: A scale is built into the seat. To ensure an accurate reading,
follow the instructions on the screen. Ensure that both feet are entirely off the
floor and resting on the lip or arm provided, and no part of your body is touching
the floor. This ensures your full weight is on the scale. Once you have lifted your
heels onto the lip or step, take the reading as instructed on the screen.
Answer: Remove coats and heavy clothing. The unit works well with
a shirt or blouse or similar light clothing. Do not focus on a tie. Point the red
light on the center of your chest and take the test. Do not move or change breathing
pattern from your normal during the test. This test uses Doppler radar to measure
the chest movement which coincides with the breaths you take. It can take up to
90 seconds to measure an accurate reading, so remain still during the test.
Answer: Using the web camera, point the IR Aiming dot in the middle
of your forehead. Continue to maintain the dot centered top to bottom and left to
right using the camera to ensure an accurate reading.
Answer: Place your finger into the unit as shown and take the test.
If you have dark nail polish the test may fail. If this happens remove the polish
or take when your nail is clean of polish to ensure accuracy.