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HOW DOES THE CAL-MAX™ SCALE WORK?
Thank you for purchasing a Taylor® Precision Product. Your Taylor® scale is
an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Please read this instruc-
tion manual carefully before use. Keep these instructions handy for future ref-
erence.
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The Cal-Max
TM
scale uses your age, height, gender and an activity level set-
ting to calculate the estimated number of calories you can consume a day to
maintain your present weight.
This estimation may gradually help you with a weight loss, gain or mainte-
nance plan.
Following are 2 examples of the Cal-Max
TM
scale in use:
Jack is:
6’ tall
35 years old
220 Lbs
• Cal-Max
TM
shows he needs to consume 2542 calories per day to remain at
220 pounds.
• Jack decides to cut 300 calories per day from his diet while maintaining
his current activity level.
• In less than 12 days Jack may lose up to a pound (based on calories alone).
• In one year Jack may lose up to 31.29 pounds (based on calories alone).
Jill is:
5’6” tall
32 years old
140 Lbs
• Cal-Max
TM
shows she needs to consume 1708 calories per day to remain
at 140 pounds.
• Jill also decides to cut 300 calories per day from her diet while maintain-
ing her current activity level.
• In less than 12 days Jill may lose up to a pound (based on calories alone).
• In one year Jill may lose up to 31.29 pounds (based on calories alone).
IMPORTANT: Proper calorie intake and nutrition are important to main-
tain a healthy body. Always consult a physician before undertaking any
exercise or diet program.