Introduction; General Information On Body Weight; Purpose - Bodytel Weight Tel Benutzerhandbuch

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3.1

General information on body weight

• The term "body weight" is used to describe the mass of a human body and is
measured in kilograms throughout most countries of the world.
• There is no consent among health professionals as to what a person's ideal weight
should be.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) considers a person with a body mass index
(BMI) below 18.5 as underweight. Underweight may lead to an insufficient supply
of important nutrients such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
Severely underweight individuals may have poor stamina and a weak immune system,
making them prone to infectional diseases.
• The World Health Organization defines obesity as follows: pre-obese with a BMI of
25 to 29.9, obesity grade I with a BMI of 30 to 34.9, obesity grade II with a BMI of
35 to 39.9, obesity class III with a BMI of 40 or higher. A raised BMI is linked to an
increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders and some
cancers. Regular physical activity and healthier food choices (e. g. a limited intake of
fats and carbohydrates) can help reduce obesity.
• Regular weight measurement can help you control your weight and achieve a healthier
lifestyle.
• If you are in medical care because of your weight share your online patient file with
your physician or take a print-out of the file with you. This will give your physician
a detailed overview of your weight changes to support your therapy.
3.2

Purpose

• WeightTel is designed to measure body weight.
• Never change your medication on the basis of the obtained results. The evaluation
of the measurements and the resulting treatment should only be carried out by your
physician.
• Body weight measures should be taken without clothes or heavy accessories like
mobile phones and wallets. Use similar conditions when taking multiple measurements
to ensure comparable results.

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