ETA Helen - Manual (Page 22)

– Never use the appliance for any other purpose than for that described in these
instructions for use!
– Keep in mind that the data read from this scale are approximate and inaccurate
in comparison to results of actual medicinal analyses. The exact determination of
biometrical characteristics can by done only by a doctor via medical methods.
– Keep batteries and scale out of reach of children and incapacitated people. A person,
who would swallow the batteries, must seek medical help immediately.
– Do not use during pregnancy, with symptom of edema and during dialysis treatment.
– All text in other languages and pictures shown on the packaging, or the product itself, are
translated and explained at the end of this language mutation.
– The producer is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance
(e.g. breaking the board, etc.) and its guarantee does not cover the appliance in the
case of failure to comply with the safety warnings above.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
Why is knowledge of your weight important?
Overweight or underweight is an important indicator of your health. Overweight can
increase the risk of some forms of cancer, heart diseases, diabetes, stroke, high blood
pressure, arthritis, gall bladder disorders, apnoea and other diseases. Underweight brings
with it risks, such as reduced immune system, osteoporosis, females can suffer from
amenorrhea which causes infertility etc.
Obese people who want to lose weight and very thin people who want to gain weight
should consult the way of treatment and diet with their doctor or dietician.
For fat analysis it is essential:
– to wait approx. 15 minutes after getting up from bed because water in our body can be
spread out.
– rest for a few hours (approx. 6–8) after an unusual exhausting activity.
The fat analysis will not provide useful information to children below 10 and adults over
85 years of age; persons with fever; after undergoing dialysis; persons with osteoporosis
syndromes or persons who use cardiovascular medicaments; pregnant women; athletes
who have a lot of musculature; because their results may be distorted.
Why is it important to know what the value of fat and water in your organism is?
Obesity (excessive amount of body fat) is a known risk for people‘s health that is closely
connected with serious diseases such as high blood–pressure, heart diseases, diabetes,
osteoarthritis and some forms of cancer. There are other, less frequent symptoms, which
may be caused by obesity, such as temporary suspension of breathing during sleep
and tiredness during the day. An analysis of percentage ratio of body fat or your body
composition is an effective way of assessing the level of your health. The contents of
water in organism is a sign of good health. If the weight is not changing and the TBW %
value (total contents of water in organism) is increasing, it means that the musculature in
body is increasing (which is good for health). If the TBW % value is decreasing, it means
decreasing of musculature and increasing of fat or it may indicate improper distribution of
water in organism or some potential diseases relating to lack of water in the organism.
In general, the more musculature, the higher the content of water in body.
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