Omron BF500 instruction manual Low Normal, + High ++ Very High Visceral Fat Level Normal

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5.Taking a Measurement

Interpreting the BMI Result

BMI

BMI (Designation by the WHO)

BMI Classification Bar

BMI Rating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less than 18.5

- (Underweight)

 

 

 

7.0

- 10.7

 

 

 

10.8 - 14.5

 

 

 

 

 

14.6

- 18.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.5 or more and less than 25

0 (Normal)

 

 

 

18.5

- 20.5

 

 

 

20.6 - 22.7

 

 

 

 

 

22.8

- 24.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25 or more and less than 30

+ (Overweight)

 

 

 

25.0

- 26.5

 

 

 

26.6 - 28.2

 

 

 

 

 

28.3

- 29.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 or more

++ (Obese)

 

 

 

30.0

- 34.9

 

 

 

35.0 - 39.9

 

 

 

 

 

40.0

- 90.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The above-mentioned indices refer to the values for obesity judgment proposed by the WHO, the World Health Organization.

Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

– (Low)

 

 

 

0 (Normal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpreting the Visceral Fat Result

+ (High)

++ (Very High)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Visceral Fat Level

<

9

Visceral Fat Level

>

10

 

 

 

0 (Normal)

 

+ (High)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visceral fat area (0 - approx. 300 cm2, 1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution 30 levels.

Example level determined

0:1 - 9 level

+: 10 - 30 level

* The data referenced by Omron Healthcare.

6.When the measurement is completed, step off from the main unit and turn off the power.

Press the power switch to turn the power off.

Notes:

If you forget to turn the power off, the unit will be turned off automatically after 5 minutes.

Store the display unit in the display unit holder.

For additional information, please see Section “Understanding the Results”.

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Contents Body Composition Monitor BF500Contents General Advice Save these instructions for future reference Features of the Product More accurate measurement of the entire bodyPrinciple of body composition calculation What You Should Know When Using This UnitWhat is the Bioelectrical Impedance method? Body fat has low electric conductivityWhat You Should Know When Using This Unit Measurement should be taken on a hard, level surface Recommended measurement timesAvoid taking measurements under the following conditions Long-term planning for successful weight loss Example comparing the same loss of 10 kgKnow Your Unit Display About the Auto Power Off Function Storing the Display UnitBattery Life and Replacement Remove the battery cover on the rear side of the main unitClose the battery cover Inserting and Replacing the BatteriesHow to Set the Date and Time Press the power switch to turn the unit onTo SET the DAY Take out the display unit Setting and Storing Personal DataPush the power switch to turn on the unit To SET the AGE Changing the Information for a Personal Profile Number Change the stored dataTurn off the unit Deleting a Personal Profile NumberDelete the personal data Taking a Measurement How to Measure Body CompositionTurn on the power, by pressing the power switch Press the Guest/Memory button while holding the display unit Start measurement Correct Posture for Measurement Postures to Avoid During Measurement Check the measurement results BMILow Normal + High ++ Very High Visceral Fat Level NormalMeasuring Weight Only View the measurement results after taking a measurement Using the Memory FunctionComparing Results After Taking a Measurement Weight and Body Fat Percentage Day ago Press the power switch to turn the display off Viewing Previous Measurement Results View the previous measurement results Error Displays Error Display Cause CorrectionTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionCare and Storage How to Care and Store the UnitHow to Clean the Unit Technical Data BMITechnical Data Omron Healthcare Europe B.V Making the Best Use of Your BF500 Contents What is BMI? Let’s look at an exampleHidden Fat Not Revealed by BMI Examples of hidden fatWhat is Body Fat Percentage? Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage ResultBody Fat Ratio & Visceral Fat Level What is Resting Metabolism? 60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolismSkeletal Muscle Percentage average value for all ages What is Skeletal Muscle?Resting metabolism reduces as we get older Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle Quick Reference Usage Guide Insert the batteries. Refer to Section