How To Interpret The Measured Results - Omron HBF-306 Instruction Manual

How to Measure:

How to Interpret the Measured Results

BMI
BMI is an internationally used index to show the body condition
by checking the balance between the height and the weight.
It is calculated by the following formula:
BMI: Body Mass Index = (weight (lbs) x703) / height (in) / height (in)
BMI in metric = weight (kg) / height (m) / height (m)
Age
Female 20-39
40-59
60-79
Male 20-39
40-59
60-79
Based on NIH/WHO guidlines for BMI
Based on Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
BMI
Less than 18.5
18.5 or more and less than 25
25 or more and less than 30
30 or more
The above-mentioned indices refer to the values for obesity judgment proposed by the
WHO, the World Health Organization.
How to Interpret the Measured Results
Body fat percentage
Displays the body fat mass
as the percentage of body weight.
Recommended Body Fat Ranges and BMI
Low Recommended
(BMI < 18.5) (BMI 18.5-24.9)
5-20
5-22
5-23
5-7
5-10
5-12
BMI (Designation by the WHO)
LOW (Low)
NORMAL (Normal)
HIGH (Pre-obese)
VERY HIGH (Obesity)
BMI classification
Displays LOW, NORMAL,
HIGH, or VERY HIGH.
High
(BMI 25-29.9) (BMI > 30)
21-33 34-38
23-34 35-40
24-36 37-41
8-20 21-25
11-21 22-27
13-25 26-30
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Very High
>38
>40
>41
>24
>27
>30