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WEIGHT & BMI
BMI & IDEAL WEIGHT
Everybody is concerned about their weight. But what is the basis for determining your ideal
weight?
The key is BMI.
What is BMI?
BMI is short for Body Mass Index. This index uses the following simple formula to indicate
the ratio between weight and height of a person.
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m) / height (m)
The OMRON BF500 uses the Height information stored in your personal profile number to
calculate your BMI classification.
Let’s look at an example
Example of display:
• Weight: 73.8 kg
• BMI: 27.7
• BMI Classification: +
WEIGHT
BMI
BMI CLASSIFICATION
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