User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC GR101

[. . . ] 6. Reset Hole Battery Compartment Scale Unit Remote Unit Scale Placement For best results, place the Scale on a flat, even surface. Leave the Scale on the floor for 5 seconds to allow for self-calibration. 8x AA Batteries 4x Carpet Feet User Manual Warranty Card QUICK START 1. Install the supplied batteries into both the Scale and Remote Monitor. PLACING THE UNITS The Scale and the Remote Monitor should be within 8 metres of each other, in order to ensure proper reception. Remote Monitor Installation Mount or place the Remote Monitor on a wall or a flat surface as shown below. [. . . ] This means that the person is still at risk health-wise, despite the low Body Fat Percentage. Consult your physician before you begin a new diet or exercise program. 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: 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. How to Interpret BMI Use the resulting BMI value with the chart below to determine your current level of health: How the Body Fat Monitor Works When you step on the scale, a weight measurement is taken. The GR101 can also help you to automatically calculate your Body mass index (BMI) and Body Fat Percentage, two internationally accepted indicators of health and obesity levels. Weight alone is not a good enough indicator of health because it does not differentiate between muscles, tissues, bones, and fat. As such, when a person loses weight, it may be a result of the loss of muscles or body water but not fat. In order to better understand your body composition and current health level, both the BMI and Body Fat Percentage should be observed. Asians have a separate BMI range due to their different body composition. Health BMI Description Indication Range Less Your body Underthan weight is weight 20. 0 currently lower than average. Work toward healthy, regular *Asian food intake BMI: and exercise Less routine to than build up your 18. 5 health to recommended levels. Maintain a balanced diet *Asian and exercise BMI: to keep your 18. 5 current level of ­ 23. 0 health. Increase your exercise and *Asian work out a diet BMI: plan to lower 23. 0 your risk for ­ 29. 9 serious illness. 30. 0 or At this level, greater you may be Obese at risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and other illnesses. *Asian Consult with BMI: your doctor 30. 0 or to develop a greater proper health and fitness plan. BMI should not be used as a guideline for health risks for the following groups: Group Children and teenagers Athletes and bodybuilders 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. Pregnant or nursing women References: 1. Jequier, E. Maintaining this level of fat for a long period of time places the person at risk of hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. Careful implementation and monitoring of diet and exercise is recommended. For regular persons, a regular diet should be considered to improve the balance of body composition. Consult a physician for advice. Very Low Low Optimal High Very High Reference: 1. [. . . ] However, this device can still help individuals in the groups above to track their body fat trends over time. Battery Power Save 4 x LR6 / AA / UM-3 1. 5V Auto-off after 5 - 10 seconds REMOTE MONITOR Dimension Weight Battery 186(W) x 120(H) x 33(T)mm 380g (excluding batteries) 4xLR6 / AA / UM-3 1. 5V batteries GENERAL WARNINGS · Read and observe all warnings and instructions. Contents of this user manual are subject to change without further notice. Figures and display examples are for reference only, and may slightly differ from the actual product. Remove the batteries if the Body Fat Monitor will be in storage for an extended period of time. [. . . ]