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4.Taking a Measurement
5.
Check the measurement results.
Press the SET/MODE button to view the desired measurement results. The display changes with each press
of the SET/MODE button as follows: FAT -> VISCERAL FAT -> BMI -> RM -> BODY AGE -> WEIGHT (again)
Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result
Based on NIH/WHO guidelines for BMI
Based on Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000
Interpreting the Visceral Fat Level Result
According to Omron Healthcare figures
Interpreting the BMI Result
The above-mentioned indices refer to the values for obesity judgment proposed by the WHO, the World Health Organization.
60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolism
The total amount of energy used by the body in a typical day is as follows:
Gender
Age
Low (–)
Normal (0)
High (+)
Very High (++)
Female
20 - 39
< 21.0%
21.0 - 32.9%
33.0 - 38.9%
39.0%
40 - 59
< 23.0%
23.0 - 33.9%
34.0 - 39.9%
40.0%
60 - 79
< 24.0%
24.0 - 35.9%
36.0 - 41.9%
42.0%
Male
20 - 39
< 8.0%
8.0 - 19.9%
20.0 - 24.9%
25.0%
40 - 59
< 11.0%
11.0 - 21.9%
22.0 - 27.9%
28.0%
60 - 79
< 13.0%
13.0 - 24.9%
25.0 - 29.9%
30.0%
Visceral Fat Level
Level Classification
1 - 9
0 (Normal)
10 - 14
+ (High)
15 - 30
++ (Very High)
BMI
Classifications (by the WHO)
Less than 18.5
Underweight
18.5 or more and less than 25
Normal
25 or more and less than 30
Overweight
30 or more
Obese
Resting metabolism
Energy required to maintain vital functions.
Daily activity metabolism
Energy used for daily activities such as
commuting to work, household chores,
hobbies etc.
Diet-induced thermogenesis
Energy emitted after eating a meal.
Body Fat Percentage
Body Fat Percentage
Classification
Visceral Fat Level
Visceral Fat Level
Classification
BMI
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