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Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle
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Contents
Main
Body Composition Monitor
Contents
Notes on Safety
Danger:
Warning:
Caution:
General Advice:
Save these instructions for future reference.
Features of the Product
What You Should Know When Using This Unit
Principle of body composition calculation
Body fat has low electric conductivity
Measures the whole body to avoid the influence of fluctuations
What is the Bioelectrical Impedance method?
The reason calculated results may differ from actual body fat percentage
Recommended measurement times
Avoid taking measurements under the following conditions
Measurement should be taken on a hard, level surface
Long-term planning for successful weight loss
Repeated dieting and regaining weight leads to increased visceral fat levels
36.0% 36.9%
36.0% 28.3%
1. Know Your Unit
Display
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2. Inserting and Replacing the Batteries
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3. How to Set the Date and Time
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2. 3.
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4. Setting and Storing Personal Data
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Changing the Information for a Personal Profile Number
2. 3.
4.
Deleting a Personal Profile Number
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5. Taking a Measurement
How to Measure Body Composition
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the display unit.
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(3)
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5.
Interpreting the BMI Result
BMI (Designation by the WHO) BMI Classification Bar
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power.
Press the power switch to turn the power off.
Notes:
BMI Rating
6. Measuring Weight Only
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7. Using the Memory Function
Comparing Results After Taking a Measurement
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measurement.
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Notes:
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8. Error Displays
Error Display Cause Correction
9. Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Correction
10.How to Care and Store the Unit
How to Clean the Unit
Care and Storage
11.Technical Data
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EC REP
Contents
Understanding the Results
BF500
Body Composition Monitor
Making the Best Use of Your BF500
WEIGHT & BMI
BMI & IDEAL WEIGHT
What is BMI?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m) / height (m)
Hidden Fat Not Revealed by BMI
CaseA CaseB
BODY FAT RATIO & VISCERAL FAT LEVEL
BODY FAT ANALYSIS
What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body fat percentage (%) = {Body fat mass (kg) / Body weight (kg)} 100
Body fat percentage classification differs for men and women
Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result
What is Visceral Fat Level? Visceral fat = fat surrounding internal organs
What is Subcutaneous fat? Subcutaneous fat = fat below the skin
RESTING METABOLISM & SKELETAL MUSCLE
INCREASING SKELETAL MUSCLE THROUGH EXERCISE
What is Resting Metabolism?
60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolism
What is Skeletal Muscle?
Resting metabolism reduces as we get older
Skeletal Muscle Percentage (average va lue for all ages)
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Quick Reference Usage Guide
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4. 5.
(Refer to Section 5.)