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scales (hydro
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densitometry or hand held calipers), your changes in body fat percentage shown
by this product will be reflected accurately.
IMPORTANT:
The information provided by this device is NOT meant to treat, cure, or prevent
any disease or illness. This device should NOT be used by anyone who is acutely or chronically ill,
suffering from a disease, or taking medications that affect your water levels. The accuracy of
readings for these patients has not been verified. Specific medical advice should be obtained
from a physician.
CAUTION:
This scale is NOT intended for use by pregnant women or children under the age of 18.
It should also NOT be used by anyone with an implanted medical device (such as a pacemaker,
metal plates or screws; or contraceptive devices). If in doubt, contact your physician.
This analyzer will work accurately as a scale for anyone, within the specifications and warnings
provided above, and give accurate body fat readings for the majority of people.
HOW DOES BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) WORK?
The scale will calculate your BMI based on your height and weight. As your body fat, water,
muscle and bone results appear, your BMI appears as a symbol in the bar at bottom of the
display. The symbols are
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underfat,
o
healthy,
+
overfat,
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obese.
BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) – WHY MEASURE IT?
Maintaining proper weight is essential to healthy living. Obesity has been linked to a higher risk
of heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated
based on a person’s weight and height, and is the most widely accepted measurement of
weight according to health professionals. Use the chart below to determine your own BMI by
matching your height in the left hand column with your weight in the center. Anyone, male or
female, with a BMI of 25
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29 is considered overweight and a body mass index of 30 is considered
obese. Remember to eat right and exercise.
BODY FAT – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Human body is made up of, among other things, a percentage of fat. Body fat is an important
component of a healthy and functioning body because it protects vital organs, helps regulate
body temperature, stores vitamins, and helps the body sustain itself when food is scarce.
However, too much body fat or too little body fat can cause damage to your health. It is difficult
to gauge how much body fat we have in our bodies simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror.
This is why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage. Body fat
percentage gives you a better measurement of fitness than weight alone; the composition of
your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather than fat—you could still have a
high percentage of fat even when a weight
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only scale indicates ‘normal weight’.
