User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC GA101

[. . . ] Oregon ScientificTM High Precision Body Weight Monitor with Body Fat Index Model: GA101 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 How the Body Weight Monitor Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] This means that the person is still at risk health-wise, despite the low Body Fat Index. NOTE Consult your physician before you begin a new diet or exercise program. 4 BODY MASS INDEX What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?Body mass index (BMI) is a widely used international standard that measures weight to height ratio to determine obesity. BMI is expressed by the following terms: BMI = Body weight (kg) [Body height (m)]2 The BMI is only a general indicator of your health level. As such, accuracies may vary depending on your body type and composition. NOTE To convert pounds or stone pounds to kilograms, and inches to meters, refer to the conversion reference on page 13. How to Interpret BMI Use the resulting BMI value with the chart below to determine your current level of health: NOTE Asians have a separate BMI range due to their different body composition. Health Indication Underweight BMI Range Less than 20. 0* * Asian BMI: Less than 18. 5 Recommended 20. 0 ­ 25. 0* * Asian BMI: 18. 5 ­ 23. 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. Maintain a balanced diet and exercise to keep your current level of health. 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. Overweight 25. 1 ­ 29. 9* * Asian BMI: 23. 0 ­ 29. 9 Obese 30. 0 or greater* * Asian BMI: 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 bodybuilders Pregnant or nursing women People over the age of 65 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. Body Fat Index is a measurement of the total percentage of fat in your body. For example, if you weigh 70 kg and your Body Fat Index is 15%, then you are retaining 10. 5 kg of fat. The remaining weight is composed of muscles, bones, tissues, and body water. Among overweight people, it is excess fat and not weight alone that carries health risks. Since the body comprises elements of varying densities, weight or BMI cannot fully measure exactly how much excess fat a person carries. For example, two people of the same weight and BMI may have big differences in body composition. One may carry excess fat while the other carry acceptable level of fat needed to regulate the body. As such, a Body Fat Index measurement is an effective assessment of your current health level. [. . . ] Step off the Monitor and select your gender: 3. 1 Press + or - to toggle between genders. NOTE To enter your height in feet and inches, switch the Monitor to "lb" or "st-lb". TAKING WEIGHT-ONLY MEASUREMENTS The Body Weight Monitor is equipped with a patented STEP-ON mechanism to help you take Body Weight measurement without switching on the Monitor. You do not need to wait for measurements like the majority of scales in the market. [. . . ]