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HOW THE BODY WEIGHT MONITOR
WORKS
What does the body weight monitor
measure?
The body weight monitor measures weight and
calculates body mass index (BMI), an
international standard for assessing overall
health.
How does the body weight monitor work?
This product uses wireless radio frequency (RF)
technology to transmit data from the scale to the
remote unit. The range for the transmission is
8 meters, in any direction from the scale.
When you step on the scale, your weight is
measured in pounds, kilograms, or stone
pounds, depending on the unit you select. The
measurement is then transmitted to the remote
unit, where the body mass index (BMI) can be
calculated provided you have created a user
profile for yourself or entered the height if you are
using the “GUEST” profile.
What is body mass index (BMI)?
Body mass index (BMI) is a widely used
international standard that measures height to
weight ratio to determine obesity. BMI is
expressed by the following terms:
BMI =
Body weight (kg)
[Body height (m)]
2
The BMI index is only a general
indicator of overall health. The range
may vary depending on your body type
and composition. Consult with your
doctor to gain a full understanding of
your health condition.
How to interpret BMI
The result is a value (such as 22) that
corresponds to the four BMI ranges:
underweight, recommended, overweight, and
obese (described to the right). The ranges are
based on a comprehensive clinical study of the
averages for thousands of people for whom BMI
was calculated. BMI can be used to estimate
potential health risks. Based on this research, it
has been shown that the health risk for people
with a BMI of 22 is lowest.
NOTE
BMI ranges
The chart
below gives
the values
and description
for each range.
Health
risk
BMI value
Health
Indication
BMI
Range
Description
Underweight
Less
than
20.0*
Your body
weight is lower
than average.
Work to
maintain a
healthy,
regular diet
and exercise
plan to build
up your health.
Asian
BMI:
Less
than
18.5
Recommended
20.0 to
25.0*
You are at the
recommended
level.
Maintain a
balanced diet
and exercise
routine to stay
at the present
level.
Asian
BMI:
18.5 to
23.0
Overweight
25.1 to
29.9*
Your body
weight may be
above normal.
Exercise more
and maintain
a healthy diet
to lower your
risk for serious
illness.
Asian
BMI:
23.0 to
29.9
Obese
30.0 or
greater*
You may be at
risk for heart
disease, high
blood
pressure, and
other illnesses.
Consult your
doctor to
create a proper
health and
fitness plan.
* Asians have a separate BMI range due to
their different body composition.
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