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Evaluating Body Mass Index for adults:
Compare the value determined with the categories quoted below which correspond to
those used by WHO, 2000.
• BMI below 18.5:
Warning, this patient weighs too little. There could be a tendency to anorexia. An
increase in weight is recommended to improve well-being and performance. If in
doubt, consult a specialist.
• BMI between 18.5 and 24.9:
The patient is of a normal weight. He can stay as he his.
• BMI between 25 and 30 (pre-obese):
The patient is slightly to moderately overweight. He should cut his weight if he is alrea-
dy ill (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, gout, fat metabolism disorders).
• BMI over 30:
Weight reduction is essential. Metabolism, cardiovascular system and bones are all un-
der strain. A consistent diet, plenty of movement and behavioural training are all rec-
ommended. If in doubt, consult a specialist.
Weighing with pre-Tare
If the pre-Tare function is activated, a stored weight value is deducted from the currently
measured weight. This function is useful, for example, if the weight of a wheelchair is not
to be displayed.
Three different tare weights (wheelchair weights) can be stored.
– Press the Start key with no load on the
scale.
se(a 8. 8 . 8 . 8 . 8 .
, and
cutively in the display. After that, the
scale is automatically set to zero and
ready for operation.
– Press the FUNC key.
The last function used appears in the
display.
– Use the arrow keys to select the pre-
Tare function FU 3. Activate the
function by pressing the FUNC key
once again.
The last memory used appears in the
display.
An arrow on the left-hand side of the
display also indicates which memory is
set.
– Use the arrow keys to select the de-
sired memory for storing the additional
weight or where a weight may already
be stored.
– Then press FUNC. In the display you
will see the tare value from the memory.
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