7. Your weight, body fat % total body water % and BMR are displayed followed by
your muscle mass, bone mass and BMI.
8. If the user number is paired with a mobile device will be displayed and the
data will be sent wirelessly to your mobile device.
9. If the device is out of range or the App is closed will be displayed and the data
will be saved on the scale and transferred next time the scale is used.
10. The scale will switch off.
Note:
To receive data the MiBody App must be open or running in the background.
The MiBody App will not receive data if it is closed completely or Bluetooth is turned
off.
WHAT DOES MY BMI VALUE
MEAN?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is an
index of weight-for-height
that is commonly used
to classify underweight,
overweight and obesity in
adults. This scale calculates
your BMI value for you. The
BMI categories shown in
the chart and table below
are recognised bythe WHO
(World Health Organisation)
and can be used to interpret
your BMI value. Your BMI
category can be identified
using the table below.
BMI Category
BMI Value Meaning
Health Risk Based Solely On BMI
< 18.5
Underweight
t
Moderate
18.6-24.9
Normal
Low
25-29.9
Overweight
Moderate
30+
Obese
High
IMPORTANT:
If the chart/table shows that you are outside of a ‘normal’ healthy
weight range, consult your doctor before taking any action. BMI classifications are for
adults (age 20+ years) only.
BODY FAT -WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
The human body is made up of, amongst other
things, a percentage of fat. This is vital for a healthy, functioning body - it cushions
joints and 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 indeed too little body fat can be damaging 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 measure 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 scale indicates
‘normal weight’.
NORMAL HEALTHY RANGE OF BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
BODY FAT % RANGES FOR BOYS*
Age
Low
Optimal
Moderate
High
10
≤12.8
12.9 - 22.8
22.9 - 27.8
≥27.9
11
≤12.6
12.7 - 23.0
23.1 - 28.2
≥28.3
12
≤12.1
12.2 - 22.7
22.8 - 27.8
≥27.9
13
≤11.5
11.6 - 22.0
22.1 - 26.9
≥27.0
14
≤10.9
11.0 - 21.3
21.4 - 25.8
≥25.9
15
≤10.4
10.5 - 20.7
20.8 - 24.9
≥25.0
16
≤10.1
10.2 - 20.3
20.4 - 24.2
≥24.3
17
≤9.8
9.9 - 20.1
20.2 - 23.8
≥23.9
18
≤9.6
9.7 - 20.1
20.2 - 23.5
≥23.6
BODY FAT % RANGES FOR GIRLS*
Age
Low
Optimal
Moderate
High
10
≤16.0
16.1 - 28.2
28.3 - 32.1
≥32.2
11
≤16.1
16.2 - 28.8
28.9 - 32.7
≥32.8
12
≤16.1
16.2 - 29.1
29.2 - 33.0
≥33.1
13
≤16.1
16.2 - 29.4
29.5 - 33.2
≥33.3
14
≤16.0
16.1 - 29.6
29.7 - 33.5
≥33.6
15
≤15.7
15.8 - 29.9
30.0 - 33.7
≥33.8
16
≤15.5
15.6 - 30.1
30.2 - 34.0
≥34.1
17
≤15.1
15.2 - 30.1
30.2 - 34.3
≥34.4
18
≤14.7
14.8 - 30.8
30.9 - 34.7
≥34.8
BODY FAT % RANGES FOR MEN**
Age
Low
Optimal
Moderate
High
19 - 39
≤8
8.1 - 19.9
20 - 24.9
≥25
40 - 59
≤11
11.1 - 21.9
22 - 27.9
≥28
60+
≤13
13.1 - 24.9
25 - 29.9
≥30
BODY FAT % RANGES FOR WOMEN**
Age
Low
Optimal
Moderate
High
19 - 39
≤21
21.1 - 32.9
33 - 38.9
≥39
40 - 59
≤23
23.1 - 33.9
34 - 39.9
≥40
60+
≤24
24.1 - 35.9
36 - 41.9
≥42
*Source: Derived from; HD McCarthy, TJ Cole, T Fry, SA Jebb and AM Prentice: “Body fat reference curves for
children”. International Journal of Obesity (2006) 30, 598–602.
**Source: Derived from; Dympna Gallagher, Steven B Heymsfield, Moonseong Heo, Susan A Jebb, Peter
R Murgatroyd, and Yoichi Sakamoto: “Healthy percentage body fat ranges: an approach for developing
guidelines based on body mass index1–3”. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;72:694–701.
The Body Fat % ranges published are for guidance only. Professional medical guidance should always be
sought before embarking on diet and exercise programs.
BODY WATER -WHY MEASURE IT?
Body water is the single most important
component of body weight. It represents over half of your total weight and almost
two thirds of your lean body mass (predominantly muscle). Water performs a
number of important roles in the body: All the cells in the body, whether in the skin,
glands, muscles, brain or anywhere else, can only function properly if they have
enough water. Water also plays a vital part in regulating the body’s temperature
balance, particularly through perspiration. The combination of your weight and fat
measurement could appear to be ‘normal’ but your body hydration level could be
insufficient for healthy living.
NORMAL HEALTHY RANGE OF BODYWATER PERCENTAGE
BODY WATER CHART***
BF % Range
Optimal BW % Range
Men
4 to 14%
70 to 63%
15 to 21%
63 to 57%
22 to 24%
57 to 55%
25 and over
55 to 37%
Women
4 to 20%
70 to 58%
21 to 29%
58 to 52 %
30 to 32 %
52 to 49%
33 and over
49 to 37%
***Source: Derived from Wang & Deurenberg: “Hydration of fat-free body mass”. American Journal Clin Nutr
1999, 69 833-841.
For those using Athlete Mode: note that athletes may have a lower body fat range
and a higher body water range than shown above, depending on their type of sport
or activity. Body water measurement results are influenced by the proportion of body
fat and muscle. If the proportion of body fat is high, or the proportion of muscle is
low then the body water results will tend to be low. It is important to remember that
measurements such as body weight, body fat and body water are tools for you to use
as part of your healthy lifestyle. As short term fluctuations are normal, we suggest
you chart your progress over time, rather than focus on a single days reading.
The Body Water % ranges published are for guidance only. Professional medical
guidance should always be sought before embarking on diet and exercise
programmes.
WHY SHOULD I KNOW MY MUSCLE MASS?
According to the American College
of Sports Medicine (ASCM), lean muscle mass may decrease by nearly 50 percent
between the ages of 20 and 90. If you don’t do anything to replace that loss you’re
losing muscle and increasing fat. It is also important to know your muscle mass
% during weight reduction. At rest, the body burns approximately 110 additional
calories for each kilo of muscle gained. Some advantages of gaining muscle mass
include:
• Reversing the decline in strength, bone density and muscle mass that
accompanies age
• Maintenance of flexible joints
• Guide weight reduction when combined with a healthy diet.
This product is for domestic use only. Pregnant women should only use the weight
function.
CAUTION :
Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other medical device
fitted. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
BASAL METABOLIC RATE (BMR) - WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Your Basal Metabolic Rate
(BMR) is an estimation of the energy (measured in calories) expended by the body, at
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