Bmi (Body Mass Index); Checking Bmi - RCA S2502 User Manual

BMI (Body Mass Index)

BMI is a measure which takes into account a
person's 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:
Body weight (kg)
BMI =
[Body height (m)]
Body weight (lb)
= 703 x
[Body height (inch)]
You should have entered your personal
information before checking this index (refer
to Personal Information).

Checking BMI

In the player menu, press + or – to highlight
"BMI" and press or
My Selections >
Pedometer >
Stopwatch >
BMI >
2
2
to check your BMI.
Different BMI ranges correspond to different
health condition.
Health Males
Condition
Underweight Less than 20
(<20)
Ideal greater than
or equal to 20
but less than
25 (>=20 but
<25)
Overweight greater than
or equal to 25
but less than
30 (>=25 but
<30)
Obese greater than
or equal to 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.
Females
Less than 18
(<18)
greater than or
equal to 18
but less than
23 (>=18 but
<23)
greater than or
equal to 23
but less than
30 (>=23 but
<30)
greater than or
equal to 30
(>=30)
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