Omron BF306 hand held body fat and BMI monitor
To use this body fat monitor, simply stand with feet shoulder-width apart, add your data, hold the device in front of you and press Start. The measurement should take less than a minute. And once your data (height, weight, age) has been entered once the body fat monitor can save it to it's memory so you don't have to enter it again, making further readings much quicker.
The device also:
- measures body mass index (BMI)
- has data memory for nine people
- provides a graphical interpretation of the fat percentage and BMI (too high/high/normal/low)
Health benefits
Understanding your body fat percentage can help you make lifestyle changes leading to health benefits.
Body fat percentage measurments are based on two things: your body's electric resistance; and your personal data (eg height, weight, age, gender). This device has been developed and endorsed by specialists in a pan-European study - creating an accurate body fat monitor to be used in the home or in a clinical setting, or for fitness.
For more information on how to interpret the results, and how to gain a healthy weight, see the Bupa factsheets:
Bupa factsheet - healthy weight
Bupa factsheet - healthy eating
Bupa healthy living - diet and nutrition
Advice
Please note, this body fat monitor should not be used in a humid environment such as a sauna, or in the bath or shower. Please read the product packaging before use, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
