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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERSTANDING THE READOUT INFORMATION
1. BODY FAT %
Your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains. If you are 150 pounds and
10% fat, it means that your body consists of 15 pounds fat and 135 pounds lean body mass (bone, muscle,
organ tissue, blood and everything else).
A certain amount of fat is essential to bodily
functions. Fat regulates body temperature,
cushions and insulates organs and tissues and
is the main form of the body’s energy storage.
The table describes body fat ranges and their
associated categories.
Classification
Essential Fat
Athletes
Fitness
Acceptable
Obese
Women (fat %)
10 - 12%
14 - 20%
21 - 24%
25 - 31%
32% plus
Men (fat %)
2 - 4%
6 - 13%
14 - 17%
18 - 25%
25% plus
General Body Fat Percentage Categories
3. BODY TYPE
There are 9 BODY TYPES divided according to the
FAT % calculated. Refer to the chart to determine what
body type you are.
When you know which type you are and diet and
exercise correctly for that type, you will make much
better progress.
Body Mass Index is a height/weight formula used by health and weight professionals around the world to
assess a person’s body weight. From your body mass index number you can see if you are underweight,
normal weight, overweight or obese.
2. BMI (BODY MASS INDEX)
Under 20 (19 for women)
Between 20 and 24.99
Between 25 and 29.99
Between 30 and 34.99
Between 35 and 39.99
40 and above
Underweight
Normal Weight
Overweight
Obese Class 1
Obese Class 2
Extreme Obesity
BMI conclusions vary slightly according to gender.
Here is a general summary of weight-status
based on BMI.
