Beurer BF 950 Instructions For Use Manual page 24

Weight changed
(lost or gained):
Body mass index
The body mass index (BMI) is a figure that is commonly used to evaluate body weight. The figure is calculated
from body weight and height. The formula is: body mass index = body weight ÷ height
unit for BMI is [kg/m
following values:
Category
Underweight
Normal weight
Overweight
Obese (overweight)
Body fat percentage
Values will often be lower for fitness enthusiasts. Depending on the sporting activities performed, the training
intensity and the physical constitution, the results may still be below the stated standard values. Please note,
however, that there may be a risk to health in the case of extremely low values.
The subsequent body fat percentages serve as a guideline (for further information ask your doctor).
Male
Age Low Normal
10-14 <11 % 11-16 %
15-19 <12 % 12-17 %
20-29 <13 % 13-18 %
30-39 <14 % 14-19 %
40-49 <15 % 15-20 %
50-59 <16 % 16-21 %
60-69 <17 % 17-22 %
70-100 <18 % 18-23 %
The target weight is more than +/– 1 kg different to the start value.
• If the current measurement is closer to the target weight, this is indicated
in green. The more LEDs light up green, the closer you are to your target
weight (linear distribution). When there are 9 green LEDs, you have achie-
ved your target.
• If the current measurement is within +/– 0.2 kg respectively of the start
value (moving away from the target value), the first LED lights up in yellow.
• If the current measurement is more than 0.2 kg from the start value (mo-
ving away from the target value), the first LED lights up in red.
]. According to the BMI, weight is classified for adults (20 years and over) using the
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Severely underweight
Moderately underweight
Slightly underweight
Pre-obese
Class I obesity
Class II obesity
Class III obesity
High
16,1-21 % <21 %
17,1-22 % <22 %
18,1-23 % <23 %
19,1-24 % <24 %
20,1-25 % <25 %
21,1-26 % <26 %
22,1-27 % <27 %
23,1-28 % <28 %
Female
Very
Age
high
10-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-100
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BMI
<16
16-16.9
17-18.4
18.5-24.9
25-29.9
30-34.9
35-39.9
≥40
Low Normal High
<16 % 16-21 % 21,1-26 % <26 %
<17 % 17-22 % 22,1-27 % <27 %
<18 % 18-23 % 23,1-28 % <28 %
<19 % 19-24 % 24,1-29 % <29 %
<20 % 20-25 % 25,1-30 % <30 %
<21 % 21-26 % 26,1-31 % <31 %
<22 % 22-27 % 27,1-32 % <32 %
<23 % 23-28 % 28,1-33 % <33 %
. The measurement
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Very
high