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BMI
Below 18.5
Between 18.5 and
24.9
Between 25 and 30
(incipient obesity)
Over 30
The last height saved to the selected memory is
displayed.
6. You can accept the heightdisplayed or use the
arrow keys to set a different height.
7. Confirm your setting with Enter (send/print).
The height entered is saved and will be available
again for the nextBMI calculation.
NOTE
Make a note of the memory number so that you
can call up this height for another BMI calcula-
tion.
8. Weigh the patient as described in the section
entitled Starting the weighing procedure.
The patient's BMI is automaticallycalculated and
displayed.
9. Read off the BMI and compare it with the
categories quoted further down.
10. To deactivate the BMI function, brieflypress the
Enter key (send/print).
Patient is underweight. There could be anorexic tendencies.
Weight should be increased to improve well-beingand perfor-
mance. If in doubt, seek the advice of a consultant.
The patient's weight is normal.
The patient is slightly to moderately overweight. He or she
should lose weight if already sufferingfrom a disease such as
diabetes, high blood pressure, gout or disorders of fat metab-
olism.
Weight needs to be lost urgently. The metabolism, the circula-
tory system and the bones are all under strain. A strict diet,
lots of physical activity and behavioral training are all recom-
mended. If in doubt, seek the advice of a consultant.
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