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Body Mass Index
:
BMI is a value derived from the mass (weight) and height of an individual.
The BMI is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body
height.
% Body Water:
Proper hydration norms are based on % body fat
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Note: G6-Duo does not display %Body Water in Pediatric Mode.
Proper Hydration Ranges
Body Fat%
Male %Water
Female %Water
10-15
72-65
60-56
16-23
64-59
55-49
24-28
58-54
48-44
29-34
53-49
43-39
35-40
48-45
38-33
% BMI:
Displayed only for children (4-17), the BMI percentile is the ranking of the
child’s BMI when compared to other children the same age and gender.
Note: %BMI is only available on G6-DUO scales.
REE:
Resting Energy Expenditure is the number of calories required over 24
hours to maintain vital organs and body functions. REE is determined by
integrating the muscle mass value as a predictive variable for each
individual.
Health Status:
The health status indicator window is based on recommended BMI
ranges
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Health Status Ranges - Adult
Underweight
Healthy
At Risk
High Risk
BMI
< 18.5
18.5 – 24.9
25 – 29.9
> 30
On the BCS-G6 Duo models, for children under the age of 18, the Health
Status indicator is based on the BMI Percentile.
Health Status Ranges - Pediatrics
Underweight
Healthy
At Risk
High Risk
% BMI
< 5
5 – 85
86 – 94
> 95
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Schoeller, Dale. Human Body Composition: Human Kinetics, 2005. Print
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Based on CDC Guidelines
