Article: Omron Healthcare's New Fat Loss Monitor With Scale Encourages Healthy Weight Loss.

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 30 percent of U.S. adults are obese, according to the latest data released by the National Center for Health Statistics. Obesity is now recognized as a major, independent risk factor for heart disease -- leaving little room for interpretation when it comes to the critical importance of taking action for better health. In the rush to lose weight, however, many forget the important distinction between simple weight loss and fat loss.

Omron Healthcare, a leading home healthcare products manufacturer, created its new fat loss monitor with scale (model HBF-400) with this distinction in mind. Consumers can not only ...

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