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Body fat percentage linked to smartwatch calorie inaccuracy
Original: The higher your body fat percentage, the less accurate your smartwatch is at measuring calories burned
New research indicates that smartwatches become less reliable at estimating calories burned as a user's body fat percentage rises. The finding suggests wearables may systematically misjudge energy expenditure for people with higher body fat, raising questions about how much trust users should place in fitness trackers when managing diet and exercise goals.
Why now: Fresh coverage of a study highlighting accuracy limits of widely used fitness wearables
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Evidence
- The higher your body fat percentage, the less accurate your smartwatch is at measuring calories burned · Medical Xpress
- The higher your body fat percentage, the less accurate your smartwatch is at measuring calories burned · Medical Xpress
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