Bmi (body mass index), Personal information, Changing unit – RCA SC2001 User Manual
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BMI (Body Mass Index)
BMI is a measure which takes into account a
person’s weight and height to estimate total
body fat in adults. It may vary depending on
your body type and composition. BMI is
calculated by the following formula:
You should have entered your personal
information before checking this index (refer
to Personal Information).
Personal information
For accurate use of BMI, you should have
entered your personal information first.
1. Press m once or twice to access the player
menu (refer to page 18 for details).
2. Press + or – to highlight "Settings" and
press
or
to enter its sub-menu.
3. Press + or – to highlight "Personal Info"
and press
or
to enter its sub-menu.
4. Press + or – to highlight among Sex,
Weight and Height. Press
or
to select
one of them and then press + or – to
adjust values.
5. Press
to confirm when finished.
Changing unit
You may change between the English and
metric unit system when inputting your
personal information.
1. Press m once or twice to access the player
menu (refer to page 18 for details).
2. Press + or – to highlight "Settings" and
press
or
to enter its sub-menu.
3. Press + or – to highlight "Unit".
4. Press
or
to select between the
English and metric unit system.
Body weight (kg)
[Body height (m)]
2
Body weight (lb)
[Body height (inch)]
2
= 703 x
BMI =
Checking BMI
1. Press m once or twice to access the player
menu (refer to page 18 for details).
2. While “Go to” is highlighted in the menu,
press
or
to advance.
3. Press + or – to highlight “BMI” and then
press
or
to check your BMI.
Different BMI ranges correspond to different
health condition.
Health
Condition
Underweight
Ideal
Overweight
Obese
Males
Less than 20
(<20)
greater than
or equal to 20
but less than
25 (>=20 but
<25)
greater than
or equal to 25
but less than
30 (>=25 but
<30)
greater than
or equal to 30
(>=30)
Females
Less than 18
(<18)
greater than or
equal to 18
but less than
23 (>=18 but
<23)
greater than or
equal to 23
but less than
30 (>=23 but
<30)
greater than or
equal to 30
(>=30)
BMI is a general indicator of your
health. The information above is a
rough estimation only. To have a
full understanding of your health
condition, consult with your doctor.
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