Omron Body Composition Monitor HBF 375

Omron Body Composition Monitor HBF 375

• Step on analyser function
• Reading displayed are skeletal muscle pervent, fat percent and subcutaneous
• Memory Support with 4 Memory Presets
• 1 operation mode and comes with body fat monitor, 4 AA batteries and Instruction manual
• 1 year manufacturer's warranty from the date of purchase
  
  

Body composition monitor

Full body sensing technology for a more accurate and precise body composition measurement.

Weight management made easy with:

• Segmental (full body, trunk, legs and arms) subcutaneous and skeletal muscle percentage
• Progress chart display
• Same age comparison

BMIEverybody is concerned about their weight. But what is the basis for determining your ideal weight? The key 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 body composition monitor uses the height information stored in your personal profile number to calculate your BMI.

Interpreting the BMI result

BMI	Classification (By the WHO)
Less than 18.5	Underweight
18.5 or more and less than 25	Normal
25 or more and less than 30	Overweight
30 or more	Obese

Body Fat

Body fat serves a vital role in storing energy and protecting internal organs. We carry two types of fat in our bodies.

• Essential fat which is stored in small amounts to protect the body
• Adipose tissue (stored fat) provides cushion and insulation ti internal organs, covers the nerves, moves vitamins throughout the body and is the largest reserve of stored energy available for activity.

While too much body fat may be unhealthy, having too little fat can be just as unhealthy. Also, the distribution of body fat in men and women is different, so the basis for classifying the body fat percentage is different between the genders.

What is Body Fat Percentage
Body fat percentage refers to the amount of body fat mass in regards to the total body weight expressed as a percentage.

Visceral Fat

Visceral fat is found in the abdomen and surrounding vital organ. It is different from fat found directly underneath the skin, which is referred to as subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat can go largely unnoticed because it's not visible to the naked eye. One way visceral fat can be seen is through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Too much visceral fat is thought to be closely linked to increased levels of fat in the bloodstream, which may lead to conditions such as high cholesterol, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In order to prevent or improve these conditions, it is important to try to reduce the amount of visceral fat levels to an acceptable level.

Skeletal Muscle

What is skeletal muscle

Muscle is divided into two types, muscle in internal organs - such as the heart and muscle attached to bones that is used to move the body. Skeletal muscle can be increased through exercise and other activity.

What is skeletal muscle ratio
Refers to the amount of skeletal muscle mass in regards to the total body weight expressed as a percentage.

Skeletal muscle ratio (%) = {Skeletal muscle mass (kg) / Body weight (kg)} x 100

This product uses BI (Bioelectrical Impedance) to calculate your skeletal muscle mass. Keep skeletal muscle and strengthen it to make corporeity not easily become fat. This product feature is the measurement of skeletal muscle ratio. If you strengthen skeletal muscle and improve basal metabolism, you will not get fat easily.

Resting Metabolism
Regardless of your activity level, a minimum level of energy is required to sustain the body's everyday functions. Resting metabolism, the amount of calories needed to supply the body with the minimum level of energy, differs between individuals depending on variables such as age, weight, body composition and energy expenditure.

What is Subcutaneous fat?

Subcutaneous fat = fat below the skin

Subcutaneous fat not only accumulates around the stomach but also around the upper arms, hips and thighs and can cause a distortion of the body's propositions. Although not directly linked to increased risk of disease, it is thought to increase pressure on the heart and other complications.

Body Age

Body age is based on your resting metabolism. Body age is calculated by using your weight and body fat percentage to produce a guide to judge whether your body age is above or below the average for your actual age. To know your body age is useful to improve your health condition. Body age varies according to Body composition and resting metabolism, even if your height and weight is the same.