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Body Composition Monitor & Weight Scale Model HBF 500
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Body Composition Monitor & Weight Scale
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HBF 500
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Omron offers a
revolutionary new way of measuring Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) that is faster, easier, less
intrusive and includes a precision scale making this a simple one-step
process. The Omron Body Fat Monitor looks just like a bathroom
scale. A person steps onto the scale platform and grabs the hand display
unit then inputs various personal information such as age, gender and height. Electrodes in the foot sensor pads
and hand grips send a low, safe signal
through the upper and lower body. Weight is calculated automatically along with
Body Fat
content, Visceral Fat levels, Resting Metabolism, Skeletal Muscle and Body Mass Index in seconds.
How Bioelectric Impedance
Analysis Works
 Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) is
considered one of the most accurate and accessible methods of
screening body fat. It is used in clinician's offices, health clubs
and hospitals across a spectrum of ages and body conditions.
Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high
water content that conduct electricity easily. Body fat is tissue
that has little electric conductivity. The Body Fat Analyzer sends
an extremely weak electrical current of 50 kHz and 0.5 mA through
your body to determine the amount of total body water. The weak
electrical current is not felt while operating the Body Fat
Analyzer. The body fat percentage is calculated by a formula that
uses the measured body water along with five factors; electric
resistance, height, weight, age and gender.
The BIA procedure is
considered safe because of several factors. One factor is that currents
at a frequency of 50 kHz are reported to be unlikely to stimulate
electrically excitable tissues, such as nerves or cardiac muscle.
Another is the absence of any reports of problematic events induced by BIA,
even in the course of thousands of individuals undergoing measurement. A
third factor is that relatively small current magnitudes are involved,
less than 1 mA, which are less than the threshold of perception.
Furthermore, the use of batteries greatly diminishes risks from
shock.
Safety Precaution:
Bioelectric Impedance Analysis devices pass an extremely weak
electrical signal through the body when taking a measurement. This
electrical signal is not felt and is safe for individuals without
cardiac pacemakers and implanted medical devices. As
a precaution, persons with cardiac pacemakers, electrocardiographs
and/or other medical devices implanted in the body or used for life
support, should not use Bioelectric Impedance Devices.
Body Composition
Analysis
Your body is composed of
bones, blood, organs, muscle, water and fat. Monitoring and maintaining
various aspects of your body composition in the desirable range
is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Omron
Body Composition Monitors provide information essential for
staying healthy and allow you to determine if changes are
necessary in your activity level, exercise program and diet.
This
device estimates various aspects of your body composition
including:
Weight - using your
weight measurement alone is not an accurate indicator of
proper weight and body composition. A weight measurement by
itself can not differentiate between body fat and fat free
mass in the body.
Body Fat Percentage - located under the
skin (subcutaneous), between the muscles (intramuscular) and
around internal organs (visceral), this tissue serves to provide
insulation against heat/cold, protective padding, energy and
nutrient stores and proper functioning of hormonal and immune
systems. Body Fat Percentage is a measure of the amount of body
fat as a proportion of your total body weight. Excess body fat is a risk factor for cardiovascular
disease and can contribute to health conditions such as Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and Osteoarthritis.
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Recommended Body Fat Ranges |
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Age |
Low |
Normal |
High |
Very High |
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Female |
20-39 |
< 21.0 |
21.0 - 32.9 |
33.0 - 38.9 |
≥ 39.0 |
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40-59 |
< 23.0 |
23.0 - 33.9 |
34.0 - 39.9 |
≥ 40.0 |
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60-79 |
< 24.0 |
24.0 - 35.9 |
36.0 - 41.9 |
≥ 42.0 |
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Male |
20-39 |
< 8.0 |
8.0 - 19.9 |
20.0 - 24.9 |
≥ 25.0 |
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40-59 |
< 11.0 |
11.0 - 21.9 |
22.0 - 27.9 |
≥ 28.0 |
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60-79 |
< 13.0 |
13.0 - 24.9 |
25.0 - 29.9 |
≥ 30.0 |
Body Mass Index (BMI) - this
is a simple calculation to determine a person's height to weight
ratio. This method provides
a slightly more accurate representation of the body composition
than weighing alone, but is not considered a good body
composition indicator by health and medical professionals
because it doesn't take into consideration muscle mass and other
genetic factors. For example, two people can have an elevated
BMI reading and one can have normal levels of body fat and the
other individual can have undesirable elevated levels of body
fat.
BMI = weight (lb.) ÷ height
(inch)2 x 703
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Recommended
Body Mass Index* |
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Low |
Normal |
High |
Very High |
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Male & Female |
< 18.5 |
18.5 - 24.9 |
25.0 - 29.9 |
≥ 30.0 |
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values proposed by World
Health Organization |
Visceral Fat - these are
the deep underlying fat stores located around the internal
organs of the abdomen. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical
Institutions found Visceral Fat to be likely to increase
heart attack risk and may be a greater predictor of heart
disease and diabetes than simple weight or body mass index
(BMI). While paying attention to waist size is important, it
is very difficult to measure the amount of visceral fat a
person has with just a measuring tape and regular scale.
Visceral Fat levels are relative and are not absolute
values. You can monitor your changes to Visceral Fat over
time.
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Recommended
Visceral Fat Levels |
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Normal |
High |
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Male & Female |
≤ 9 |
≥ 10 |
Resting Metabolism - the
minimum amount of energy the body consumes while at complete
rest and is needed to sustain the body's functions. Resting
metabolism is impacted by the amount of lean body mass and
exercise. About 60% to 70% of daily energy use is for resting
metabolism. Resting Metabolism is closely linked to skeletal
muscle as muscle consumes higher energy than body fat.
Increases in muscle mass will increase resting metabolism
and can be monitored over time.
Skeletal Muscle - this is the
muscle attached to the bones of the body to create movement.
Skeletal muscle mass can be increased with exercise which may be
desirable in changing the body composition and reducing body fat
levels. You can monitor both the change in Body Fat and Skeletal
Muscle to maximize the effectiveness of a diet and exercise
program.
Accuracy
of Bioelectric Impedance Analysis
Not all Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) body fat
analyzers are the same! There are many companies producing weight
scales and inexpensive handheld devices providing body fat readings
through Bioelectric Impedance Analysis. Omron is a
leader in this technology and has done extensive University based
research and human testing to develop accurate equations and algorithms used in
estimating body fat from BIA technology. The accuracy of Omron BIA
analyzers have been highly correlated against clinically accurate body
fat analysis methods such as Hydrodensitometry (under water
weighing), Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) and Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI). Omron has used research information from
several hundred people tested under the DXA method to develop the
calculation methodology by which their BIA products analyze body fat
percentages. A research study performed on the Omron HBF 500
demonstrates a high correlation of accuracy with the industry
standard Hydrodensitometry body fat analysis method and was superior to a well known
competitor in accuracy.
Full Body Sensing
The Omron HBF 500
utilizes both upper body and lower body analysis to provide Full
Body Sensing in calculating Body Fat and body composition
characteristics. This is the most advanced sensing technology
available to provide the best accuracy and most consistent results.
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Full Body Sensing reflects both
upper body and lower body information. People can vary in the
way their body stores fat and other body composition
characteristics that may differ between upper and lower body
areas. Full Body Sensing is a more accurate method to calculate
body composition because it incorporates information from both
the upper body and the lower body.
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More consistent results are obtained
with Full Body Sensing technology. During the course of the day,
water movement occurs in the body from the upper body to the
lower body and depends on activity level. With the Omron HBF 500
Body Composition Monitor you will get more consistent readings
throughout the day.
Tracking Your Progress
With the Omron Body
Composition Monitor, measurement results are automatically stored in
memory when you take a measurement using a Personal Profile Number.
You can view results for the four Personal Profiles for the last 1,
7, 30 and 90 days. Up to 97 measurement values can be stored. This
is an important feature and will help you monitor your progress and
body composition change over time. It is especially important in
weigh loss and dieting programs to ensure the weight being loss is
fat weight and not lean muscle mass. Click on this link to view a
discussion on Weight
Loss and Body Fat Considerations.
Frequently Asked
Questions
- Q: Why
is it important to monitor body fat percentage?
- A: Measuring weight alone is not a completely accurate assessment
of health or fitness because it doesn't distinguish pounds that
come from fat and pounds that come from lean muscle mass.
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- Q: Are
there any illnesses directly linked to obesity?
- A: Obesity is directly linked with Diabetes Type II and
hypertension, and is a contributing risk factor for many other
conditions including heart disease, sleep disorders, arthritis,
gall bladder disease, stroke, and several forms of cancer.
Awareness and monitoring of body fat percentage can be a
motivational tool for a fitness or weight management program.
This information is helpful in determining a suitable exercise
and nutritional program on an individual basis.
- Q: Is
it possible to have too little body fat?
- A: Yes. Both extremes, too much or too little body fat, put an
individual at risk for serious medical and/or psychological
conditions. Having a very low body fat percentage, particularly
for women, can result in musculoskeletal problems and
osteoporosis and it can upset the hormonal balance causing loss
of menstruation.
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- Q: Are
there optimal conditions for determining body fat percentage
using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis?
- A: Yes, there are:
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Select a consistent time of day,
and stick to it.
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Test with an empty bladder.
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Test when normally hydrated.
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Avoid measurement
immediately after eating and bathing.
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Before a meal or at least
two hours after a meal is best.
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Unclean foot pads may interfere
with conductivity.
Things that can affect hydration include:
Early morning is not recommended because the body is often
dehydrated after a night's sleep. Once you have established your
baseline, monitor body fat about twice a month. Checking body
fat more frequently is not beneficial as changes occur slowly
over time.
- Q: Are
there people for whom the monitor is not appropriate?
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People with pacemakers are advised not to use the monitors.
Although there are no known health risks, this is a precaution
that is advocated by all manufacturers of BIA. Accuracy is an
issue for certain categories of people, but the units may still
be used to monitor trends and accurately show degree of change.
Individuals
in which accuracy may vary include:
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Children in
growth stage.
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Patients
with Osteoporosis who have low bone density.
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Post
menopausal women.
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Pregnant
women.
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People who
exceed the weight capacity of the scale (models vary) and/or
exceed 75% body fat.
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Professional athletes and bodybuilders.
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Persons on
dialysis.
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Persons
suffering from edema.
- Adults
70 years old and older
Q. Can you use the Body Logic
Fat Analyzer if pregnant?
A. Consult your physician
prior to using this product. Never start a weight reduction or
exercise program without instructions from your healthcare
provider.
- Q: What
type of maintenance is necessary?
- A: No maintenance
is required other than to use a soft dry cloth to clean the
unit and/or use of alcohol to
sanitize the foot pads. Avoid abrasive or volatile chemical
cleaners.
Features
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Provides critical information for a
healthy lifestyle and effective weight loss program.
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Monitors
for Body Fat, Weight, Visceral Fat, Skeletal Muscle, Resting
Metabolism and Body Mass Index (BMI) in seconds.
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Utilizes Full Body Sensing, which
incorporates both upper body and lower body measurement
information for the most accurate and consistent results
available.
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Independent, third party validated
accuracy exceeding other body fat monitors in the marketplace
through the development of an optimal algorithm used for
calculating Body Fat Percentage.
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Personal information
(age, height, gender) is stored for 4
users. No need to re-input information that is unchanged.
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Guest Function - allows
anyone to
check body composition without storing personal data in memory.
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Progress Memory Feature
allows you to view your results for the past 1, 7, 30 and 90 day
periods to monitor results for 4 users.
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Uses Bioelectrical
Impedance Analysis to measure body fat.
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Measures
body composition and
weight simultaneously or weight only.
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Toe tap weight only
button located at the front of the scale.
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Suitable for males and
females with ages 10 - 80
and height of 3'4" to 6'6.75".
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Percent Body Fat Classification Index display is appropriate for
ages 20 - 79.
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Skeletal Muscle
Percentage, Resting Metabolism and Visceral Fat levels are
appropriate for ages 10 to 80.
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Automatically shuts down
after 5 minutes saving
battery life.
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Low battery indicator.
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Body Fat displayed
between 5% to 60% in
0.1% increments.
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Body Mass Index
displayed between 7.0 to 90.0 with 0.1 increments.
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Weight displayed
between 0.0 to 300 lbs. in
0.2 lb. increments.
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Skeletal Muscle
Percentage displayed between 5% to 50% in 0.1% increments.
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Resting Metabolism
displayed between 385 to 5000 kcal with 0.1 kcal increments.
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Visceral Fat level
displayed as a scale of 1 to 30 in 1 level increments.
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Provides a visual
display classification for Body Fat Percentage - low, normal, high,
very high.
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Provides a visual
display classification for Body Mass Index - underweight, normal,
overweight, obese.
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Provides a visual
display classification for Visceral Fat - normal, high.
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Easy-to-read large
LCD
display.
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Battery operated. 4 AA batteries included
and last up to a year when used up to 4 times a day.
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Includes complete instruction
manual.
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One year warranty
includes parts and labor.
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Dimensions:
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Color:
chrome/silver.
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Weight: 4.75 lbs.
- HBF 500 Body Composition
Monitor Scale
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Price:
$89.95
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