Metabolic age
A device-specific comparison based on estimated energy expenditure.
AI-assisted editorial draft · Source check: 6 September 2026 · Independent reviewer: not yet assigned
What it measures
In Tanita’s explanation, a comparison between basal metabolic rate (BMR) and age-group reference averages.
Source 1: TanitaRequired inputs
Device-specific body-composition estimates and the information used to estimate BMR.
How it was developed
The implementation and reference database depend on the device maker. The current source describes the feature, not a complete peer-reviewed validation.
Source 1: TanitaOutcome associations
Independent outcome validation of the specific age display has not been established in this review.
Source 1: TanitaLimitations
Do not confuse a scale’s metabolic age with a metabolomic laboratory clock, PhenoAge or a clinical diagnosis.
Can you calculate it yourself?
A device may calculate it, but proprietary reference values can prevent independent reproduction.
Commercial use
Tanita describes this feature in its body-composition documentation. No product profile is included in the initial six entries.
Source 1: TanitaSources & verification
- Understanding your measurements: metabolic age
Tanita · Accessed 2026-09-06