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ELECTRONIC BATHROOM SCALE
FAMILY BODY CONTROL
WHAT IS THE FAMILY BODY CONTROL SCALE?
It is a bathroom scale which gives an indication of the body fat of all the members of the family.
The Family Body Control scale indicates :
- Your weight,
- Your weight gain or loss compared to your previously saved weight,
- Your Body Mass Index (BMI),
- Your BMI classification according to 4 categories.
Who should use the Family Body Control scale?
It is designed for the whole family:
- Children and teenagers from 2 to 18 years
- Adults (from 19 to 99 years*).
* For adults over 65, the BMI classification can sometimes be inaccurate. However, using the Body Control does not in any way represent
a health risk.
What is BMI (Body Mass Index)?
- For adults:
It is the ratio between a person’s weight and height. This index is used to assess a person’s body fat.
Calculation: BMI = weight (kg)/[height (m)]
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- For children and adolescents:
A child’s body fat changes as he/she grows and differs at puberty according to gender.
For this reason, BMI is a function of age and gender. A percentile is then calculated enabling BMI
to be classified.
How to use the Family Body Control scale?
The Family Body Control scale is very easy to use:
- Enter your personal data into the scale (height, age and gender),
- Your BMI (Body Mass Index) will then be calculated according to your weight,
- The scale classifies your BMI according to 4 categories:
- For adults:
> 30
Between 25 and 29.9
Between 18.5 and 24.9
< 18.5
Obese
Overweight
Normal
Underweight
- For children and adolescents:
> 95 P
Between 85 and 95 P
Between 5 and 85 P
< 5 P
Overweight
Risk of overweight
Normal
Underweight
The results bar indicates which category your BMI is in and offers you a clear and immediate result :
Underweight
Underweight
Normal
Normal
Risk of Overweight
Overweight
Overweight
Obese
Children/Adolescents
Adults
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