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- 1Body fat percentage linked to smartwatch calorie inaccuracy●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.