Body Mass Index - Oregon Scientific SE188 Manual

Fitness index

BODY MASS INDEX

Your body mass index is a measurement of the relative
percentages of fat and muscle mass in the human body.
HEALTH BMI
INDICATION RANGE
Underweight Less than
20.0
Recommended 20.0 to
25.0
DESCRIPTION
Your body weight is
currently lower than
average. Work toward
healthy, regular food intake
and exercise routine to
build up your health to
recommended levels.
Your health is at the
recommended level.
Maintain a balanced diet
and exercise to keep your
current level of health.
Overweight 25.1 to
29.9
Obese 30.0 or
greater
NOTE BMI should not be used as a guideline for health
risks for the following groups:
GROUP
Children and teenagers
Athletes and body
builders
Pregnant or nursing
women
People over the age
of 65
12
Your body weight may be
above normal. Increase
your exercise and work out
a diet plan to lower your risk
for serious illness.
At this level, you may be at
risk for heart disease, high
blood pressure, and other
illnesses. Consult with your
doctor to develop a proper
health and fitness plan.
REASON
BMI ranges are only based
on adult heights.
BMI does not differentiate
between fat and muscle,
thus making it inaccurate
for persons with high muscle
volumes.
This group generates
naturally high fat reserves as
part of the pregnancy.
Fat reserves naturally tend
to be higher with older
persons.