In order to obtain the most accurate results BIA, please ensure the following conditions are met:

• No alcohol 48 hours before the test
• Avoid intense exercise 12 hours before the test
• Avoid eating or drinking (especially coffee, tea, and colas) 4 hours before the test
• Empty bladder 30 minutes before test
• Avoid all diuretics for 7 days before test (only if possible)

Source: Vivian H. Heyward and Lisa M. Stolarczyk, Applied Body Composition Assessment, (Champaign: Human Kinetics, 1996) 54