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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 in-
crease 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 al-
ready 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.
Limit value
The seca 864 personal scale is designed for checking strain in those with walking difficul-
ties or in patients who have had surgery on the locomotor apparatus. A weight limit value
can be set. In attempts to walk on the weighing platform, an alarm sounds if the load limit
value is exceeded. This avoids overload and allows load to be increased gradually under
controlled conditions. Applications include orthopaedic departments and physiotherapy
practices.
– Press the Start key with no load on the
scale.
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8. 8 . 8 . 8 . 8 .
secutively in the display. The scale is
then 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 function
FU 2. Activate the limit value function by
pressing the FUNC key again.
In the display you will see the last limit
value set.
– You can use the arrow keys to adjust
the value in increments according to the
graduations displayed.
– Once the correct value is set, press the
FUNC key again.
The limit value function and the alarm
signal are now activated.
– Step carefully onto the scale.
If the limit value entered is exceeded, an
alarm sounds.
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