Tanita Health Monitors
Established in 1944, Tanita is the leading manufacturer of medical, commercial and consumer body fat monitors/ scales worldwide.
Closely working with a global network of researchers and medical specialists, Tanita pioneers at the forefront of the industry with its excellent product quality and measurement accuracy. Approved by ISO 9001 certification, CE mark NAWI, JQA (Japanese Quality Association) and FDA clearance, our products are well trusted by physicians, clinicians and health & fitness experts around the world.
Company Mission
Our goals
- To promote optimal body weight and composition concept worldwide, supported by extensive scientific research and continuous product development.
- To develop, produce and market innovative and unique health management solution that enable people to enjoy fuller, healthier lives.
- To offer products of excellent quality through sophisticated manufacturing system and strict quality control.
Pioneer in Health Monitoring & Precision Measurement
Strongly dedicated to research & education, TANITA has introduced many innovative products that have become everyday items such as Body Fat Monitor, Body Composition Analyser for the professional market, digital bathroom scales and solar powered bathroom scales.
Dedicated to Research & Education
Operating its own research center and manufacturing facilities, Tanita is a fully integrated organization promising the highest quality control over every aspect of manufacturing and after-sale service.
TANITA Medical Advisory Board (TMAB)
The Tanita Medical Advisory Board (TMAB) was established in 2000 as part of our goal to remain at the forefront of advances in medical-related technology and health initiatives. It consists of a team of independent senior research scientists and obesity and nutrition experts from across the world who advise on the scientific development of BIA technology to ensure the highest accuracy is achieved. The Board is also tasked with ensuring that Tanita products, communications and information are ethically and scientifically accurate. [More about TMAB]
Global Presence
Tanita headquarter is located in Tokyo, Japan, with world-class manufacturing facilities in Japan and China. We manage six branches in China, Europe, India, Hong Kong, and the USA respectively, with an extensive network of regional distributors. For more information, please refer to Worldwide.
Why Choose Tanita :
Tanita is the global leader in health monitoring, having created the world's first stand-on Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) monitor for the professional market in 1992, followed soon after by the launch of a BIA monitor for home use in 1994.
Today, Tanita is the world leader in health monitoring and body composition monitors and scales, with sales of more than 20 million units worldwide.
The Tanita professional range of body composition monitors uses the most accurate, reliable and advanced health monitoring technology on the market and offers professionals the potential to expand their client services. Tanita BIA technology makes it possible to clearly demonstrate to clients the impact of their health, fitness or nutrition program, and provide an instant assessment of individual's health status at any time.
Highest levels of precision and clinical accuracy
The original equations used in Tanita software were devised by world-renowned body composition expert Professor Steven Heymsfield and his research team at St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University, New York. Extensive independent research has proven that the accurate prediction of an individual's body composition can only be determined if a range of parameters are included in an algorithm, such as gender, age and height and weight. Thanks to the advanced technology, TANITA BIA equations are highly correlated to various Gold Standards in Body Composition including DEXA, Multiple Dilution Technique and CT scan.
Trusted by experts for clinical excellence
Tanita BIA technology has been extensively validated against alternative body composition techniques and the findings have been published in international medical journals. In addition, Tanita monitors have been used in hundreds of independent research studies worldwide. Tanita is regarded by the scientific community as the gold standard in BIA technology and the Tanita Medical Advisory Board ensures Tanita remains at the forefront of scientific advances.
Ground breaking advances in research
Tanita continually invests in numerous research projects that focus on enhancing understanding of key health and fitness issues, including areas such as childhood obesity, optimising sports performance and sarcopenia in the elderly. Our aim is to work with experts to develop tools and technologies to assist all healthcare and sports professionals in providing the best possible services and to help people enjoy healthier lives.
Repeatability of measurements through precision weighing
Precise weight measurements are essential for calculating accurate body composition measurements. Tanita prides itself on manufacturing highly accurate weighing mechanisms in both its home use and professional models. All Tanita medically approved professional monitors have been awarded NAWI Certification as well MDD Class IIa, FDA and CE Approval ensuring the highest standards are met.
Sound quality through robust construction
Tanita has grown through continuous product innovation and a commitment to maintaining the highest manufacturing quality standards. The company operates award-winning manufacturing facilities in Japan and China and all Tanita medical products meet strict international quality standards and are independently quality-controlled. All Tanita professional scales and analysers are calibrated for up to 300,000 uses and are issued with a 1-year guarantee for your peace of mind.
Tanita Technology Explained
What is TANITA BIA Technology?
When you stand on a Tanita monitor, a very low, safe electrical signal is sent from four metal electrodes through your feet to your legs and abdomen. In segmental models, the four hand-held electrodes will provide extra readings for each leg, arm and abdominal area.
The signal passes quickly through the muscle tissue but meets reisstance when it meets fat tissue. Based on the resistance and your personal data such as age, gender and height, TANITA BC monitor will calculate the amount of fat and lean mass in your body.
What is Multi-Frequency?
Tanita Multi-Frequency Monitors are able to measure bio-electrical impenedance analysis at three, five or six different frequencies. The additional frequencies provide an exceptional level of accuracy compared to single frequency monitors and also makes it possible to estimate extra-cellular water, intra-cellular water and total body water. This information is essential for providing a detailed insight into a personal health status and for indicating health risks such as severe dehydration or oedema (water retention).
The signal passes quickly through the muscle tissue but meets reisstance when it meets fat tissue. Based on the resistance and your personal data such as age, gender and height, TANITA BC monitor will calculate the amount of fat and lean mass in your body.
Understanding Tanita Measurements
“Forget about your Weight, Focus on your Body Composition.”
Your body is mainly composed of muscle, fat and water. When you exercise more or start dieting, your body composition will change, even if your weight stays the same. Take the following illustrations as example, both men have the same height, same weight and thus same BMI; however, their body composition are totally different.
Stepping on a conventional scale can’t show you the difference between the kilograms that come from body fat and kilograms that come from lean body tissue like muscle and bone.
Body Composition Monitors can tell you the ratio of muscle and fat inside your body, and also other useful data like Total Body Water, Visceral Fat Rating and BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate).
Knowing your body composition help give you a complete picture of your fitness level, allowing you to review and design an effective diet & exercise plan towards a healthier life.