BMI (Body Mass Index)
BMI is a measure which takes into account a personÕs weight and height to estimate total body fat in adults. It may vary depending on your body type and composition. BMI is calculated by the following formula:
BMI = Body weight (kg) [Body height (m)]2
=703 x Body weight (lb) [Body height (inch)]2
You should have entered your personal information before checking this index (refer to Personal Information).
Personal information
For accurate use of BMI, you should have entered your personal information first.
1.Press m once or twice to access the player menu (refer to page 18 for details).
2.Press + or – to highlight "Settings" and
press 
or 
to enter its
3.Press + or – to highlight "Personal Info" and press 
or 
to enter its
4.Press + or – to highlight among Sex,
Weight and Height. Press 
or 
to select one of them and then press + or – to adjust values.
5.Press 
to confirm when finished.
Changing unit
You may change between the English and metric unit system when inputting your personal information.
1.Press m once or twice to access the player menu (refer to page 18 for details).
2.Press + or – to highlight "Settings" and
press 
or 
to enter its
3.Press + or – to highlight "Unit".
4.Press 
or 
to select between the English and metric unit system.
Checking BMI
1.Press m once or twice to access the player menu (refer to page 18 for details).
2.While ÒGo toÓ is highlighted in the menu, press 
or 
to advance.
Go to | > |
Shuffle | Off |
Repeat | Off |
3.Press + or – to highlight ÒBMIÓ and then press 
or 
to check your BMI.
Radio
Stopwatch
BMI
Different BMI ranges correspond to different health condition.
Health | Males | Females |
Condition |
|
|
Underweight | Less than 20 | Less than 18 |
| (<20) | (<18) |
Ideal | greater than | greater than or |
| or equal to 20 | equal to 18 |
| but less than | but less than |
| 25 (>=20 but | 23 (>=18 but |
| <25) | <23) |
Overweight | greater than | greater than or |
| or equal to 25 | equal to 23 |
| but less than | but less than |
| 30 (>=25 but | 30 (>=23 but |
| <30) | <30) |
Obese | greater than | greater than or |
| or equal to 30 | equal to 30 |
| (>=30) | (>=30) |
|
|
|
BMI is a general indicator of your
health. The information above is a rough estimation only. To have a
full understanding of your health condition, consult with your doctor.
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