Seca 704 - Manual (Page 50)

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NOTE:
If the Autohold function is activated, continuous
display of the weighing value will take place
automatically. see "Activate Autohold function
(Ahold)" on page 54.
Determine and evaluate
body mass index (BMI)
The body mass index compares height and weight, so
resulting in more accurate figures than with Broca's for-
mula for ideal weight. It includes a tolerance range
which is considered ideal in health terms.
1. Check that there is no load on the scales.
2. Briefly press the arrow key (bmi/menu).
The message "BMI" appears.
Arrows can be seen flashing in the display.
The height last entered is displayed.
3. You can either accept this height or select another
value using the arrow keys.
4. Confirm your selection with the Enter key (send/
print).
5. Ask the patient to step onto the scales and try not
to move.
6. Read off the BMI and compare it with the
categories given below.
7. To disable the BMI function, briefly press the Enter
key (send/print).
BMI Evaluation
Under 18.5
The patient is underweight. There might be a tendency to
anorexia. It is advisable that the patient puts on weight to
improve well-being and performance. If in doubt, a medi-
cal specialist should be consulted.
Between 18.5 and
24.9
The patient's weight is normal. No change is necessary.
Between 25 and 30
(pre-obesity)
The patient is slightly to moderately overweight and
should lose weight if already suffering from disease (e.g.
diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, disorders of the fat
metabolism).