How The Body Weight Monitor Works - Oregon Scientific BWR102 User Manual

HOW THE BODY WEIGHT MONITOR
WORKS
What does the body weight monitor
measure?
The body weight monitor measures weight and
calculates body mass index (BMI), an
international standard for assessing overall
health.
How does the body weight monitor work?
This product uses wireless radio frequency (RF)
technology to transmit data from the scale to the
remote unit. The range for the transmission is
8 meters, in any direction from the scale.
When you step on the scale, your weight is
measured in pounds, kilograms, or stone
pounds, depending on the unit you select. The
measurement is then transmitted to the remote
unit, where the body mass index (BMI) can be
calculated provided you have created a user
profile for yourself or entered the height if you are
using the "GUEST" profile.
What is body mass index (BMI)?
Body mass index (BMI) is a widely used
international standard that measures height to
weight ratio to determine obesity. BMI is
expressed by the following terms:
Body weight (kg)
BMI =
[Body height (m)]
NOTE
The BMI index is only a general
indicator of overall health. The range
may vary depending on your body type
and composition. Consult with your
doctor to gain a full understanding of
your health condition.
How to interpret BMI
The result is a value (such as 22) that
corresponds to the four BMI ranges:
underweight, recommended, overweight, and
obese (described to the right). The ranges are
based on a comprehensive clinical study of the
averages for thousands of people for whom BMI
was calculated. BMI can be used to estimate
potential health risks. Based on this research, it
has been shown that the health risk for people
with a BMI of 22 is lowest.
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BMI ranges
The chart
below gives
the values
and description
for each range.
Health
Indication
Underweight
Recommended
2
Overweight
Obese
* Asians have a separate BMI range due to
their different body composition.
5
5
Health
risk
BMI value
BMI Description
Range
Less Your body
than weight is lower
20.0*
than average.
Work to
Asian
maintain a
BMI:
healthy,
Less
regular diet
than
and exercise
18.5
plan to build
up your health.
20.0 to You are at the
25.0* recommended
level.
Asian
Maintain a
BMI:
balanced diet
18.5 to
and exercise
23.0
routine to stay
at the present
level.
25.1 to
Your body
29.9*
weight may be
above normal.
Asian
Exercise more
BMI:
and maintain
23.0 to
a healthy diet
29.9
to lower your
risk for serious
illness.
30.0 or You may be at
greater* risk for heart
disease, high
blood
pressure, and
other illnesses.
Consult your
doctor to
create a proper
health and
fitness plan.
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