Oregon Scientific GA 101 KEY Features, Front view Back view, HOW the Body Weight Monitor Works

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KEY FEATURES

Front view

Back view

LCD Display

 

- Button

+ Button

 

Set button

Metal Foot pads

 

 

Reset button

Scale Platform

 

Carrying Handle

User Setting Switches

Battery Compartment

LCD display symbols

HOW THE BODY WEIGHT MONITOR WORKS

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

When you step on the Monitor, a weight measurement is taken. The Monitor can also help you to automatically calculate your Body mass index (BMI) and Body Fat Index, two internationally accepted indicators of health and obesity levels.

Weight alone is not a good enough indicator of health because it does not differentiate between muscles, tissues, bones, and fat. As such, when a person loses weight, it may be a result of the loss of muscles or body water but not fat. In order to better understand your body composition and current health level, both the BMI and Body Fat Index should be observed.

Neither the BMI nor the Body Fat Index, taken individually, gives the complete picture of your health. For example, bodybuilders often have high BMI (considered obese) but low Body Fat Index (considered healthy). The BMI, in this case, does not take into account that the extra weight is from muscles and water but not fat. Conversely, a very thin person may have low Body Fat Index (considered healthy) but also lower-than-accepted BMI (considered unhealthy). This means that the person is still at risk health-wise, despite the low Body Fat Index.

NOTE Consult your physician before you begin a new diet or exercise program.

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Contents Table of Contents Model GA101About the Device IntroductionGeneral Warnings Disposing of this Product Other NoticesStatement of Responsibility KEY Features HOW the Body Weight Monitor WorksFront view Back view Brief DescriptionBody Mass Index Body FAT Index Body Fat Standard Reason How to Interpret Body Fat Level IndicatorHow Body Fat Index Fluctuates Caring for Your Body Weight Monitor Safety and Care InstructionsSafety Precautions Unpacking the Body Weight Monitor Setting up the First TimeDiagram Instructions Getting StartedSetting the Height and Age for a User Diagram Instruction Taking Body FAT Measurements with Stored User SettingsTaking Measurements Taking WEIGHT-ONLY Measurements Taking Measurements AS a Guest UserResetting Weight Unit Conversion Description Geographic ApplicationReplacing the Batteries AddendumTroubleshooting Guide Problem Symptom Check this RemedyBMI SpecificationsAdditional Resources
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