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• Reliable calculation of BMI is restricted to a body height of 100 cm to
200 cm and a weight of >10 kg.
• If weighing has to take place under unsteady conditions, you can be
stabilise the display by applying the Hold function.
11.5.3 Classification of BMI values
Weight classification for adults over 18 years of age using the BMI in accordance
with WHO, 2000 EK IV and WHO 2004.
Categorie BMI ( kg/m
2
) Risk of diseases associated with
overweight
Underweight < 18.5 low
Normal weight 18.5 – 24.9 Average
Overweight
Pre-adipose
Adipose degree I
Adipose degree II
Adipose degree III
> 25.0
25.0 – 29.9
30.0 – 34.9
35.0 – 39.9
> 40
A bit high
High
up
Very high
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