HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT
Interpreting the BMI Result
BMI | BMI (Designation by the WHO) | BMI Classification Bar | BMI Rating | |
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Less than 18.5 | - (Underweight) |
| 7.0 | - 10.7 |
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18.5 or more and less than 25 | 0 (Normal) |
| 18.5 | - 20.5 |
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| 22.8 | - 24.9 |
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25 or more and less than 30 | + (Overweight) |
| 25.0 | - 26.5 |
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| 28.3 | - 29.9 |
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30 or more | ++ (Obese) |
| 30.0 | - 34.9 |
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| 40.0 | - 90.0 |
The above index refers to the values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO, the World Health Organization.
Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result
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Female | < 21.0 | 21.0 | - 32.9 | 33.0 - 38.9 |
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< 23.0 | 23.0 | - 33.9 | 34.0 - 39.9 |
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| < 24.0 | 24.0 | - 35.9 | 36.0 - 41.9 |
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Male | < 8.0 | 8.0 | - 19.9 | 20.0 - 24.9 |
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< 11.0 | 11.0 | - 21.9 | 22.0 - 27.9 |
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| < 13.0 | 13.0 | - 24.9 | 25.0 - 29.9 |
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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
Visceral Fat Level | > | 9 |
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0 (Normal)
Visceral Fat Level > 10
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Visceral fat area (0 - Approx. 300 cm2, 1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution with 30 levels.
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6.Turn the monitor off.
Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor off. Store the Display Unit in the Display Unit Holder.
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