ETA Digitální osobní váha 7775 - Manual (Page 20)

- Dispose of a discharged battery in a suitable way (see par. IX. ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION).
- Never use the appliance for any other purpose than for that described in these
instructions for use!
- The producer is not responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance
(e.g. breaking the glass 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
Your scales are fine electronic equipment. One of the things that are most difficult to weigh
is human body as it is always in motion. If you want to obtain reliable results, always try to
step with your whole feet at the same place on the scales and stand still during weighing/
analysis.
If possible, weigh yourself at the same time of a day (preferably in the morning) to obtain
comparable results. Remember that excessive clothes can increase your weight as well as
eating and drinking before weighing. Short-term weight fluctuation is generally attributed to
loss of liquids.
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 treatment method and the diet with their attending physician.
How the scales work
Personal scales ETA 7775 work on the principle of calculating Body Mass Index BMI and
determining the optimum energy consumption CAL (calories).
BMI
This index sets mutual ratio between the body weight and height. It can be used to
determine whether the person suffers from underweight, overweight or obesity or whether
his/her health condition is normal. Also with regards to heart and vascular diseases, body
mass index is a relatively good risk index, particularly in healthy people. However, the
index is for reference only. Experts recommend supplementing the calculation by at least
measuring the waist, which makes determining disposition of the body fat more precise.
BMI will not provide very reliable information for small children, elderly people and active
sportsmen who have a lot of muscle mass as their results can be biased.
Optimum energy consumption CAL
It represents optimum amount of energy consumption necessary for maintaining the basic
vital functions and balanced metabolism with regards to the level of physical activity.
Important notes:
1. For your safety we recommend that you weigh yourself barefoot.
2. Do not place the scales on uneven surface or on surface covered with carpet.
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