Recording weight loss

It may be necessary to record your weight for various reasons: excess weight or obesity, metabolic conditions, for preventive reasons or, if a lifestyle change is made, to monitor the success of a diet. The medically accurate recording of body weight also forms an essential part of treatment for home dialysis patients as they need to closely monitor their fluid balance and therefore their weight.

Excess weight and obesity are closely linked to chronic illnesses such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, stroke and high blood pressure, which in turn are strongly influenced by the diet.

Following a weight loss plan

To prevent these illnesses and reach an ideal weight, a lifestyle change and a calorie-controlled diet are usually needed in combination with an exercise program. Weight loss should be gradual and should not cause a shock to the system. In addition to body weight, the Body Mass Index (BMI) is an important tool for assessing whether a person is underweight, overweight or obese. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed an international BMI chart used to classify ideal or normal weight as well as underweight, overweight and obesity.

Body Mass Index for children

It is not only many adults who carry excess body weight: in 2005, over 20 million children under the age of 5 around the world were overweight. The BMIs for children and young adults are displayed in a separate table and depend on age.

Losing weight healthily

Exercising regularly and monitoring your body weight can assist with weight loss. Together with a healthy, balanced diet, these are key factors in reducing excess weight.

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide you with further information on losing weight healthily. BodyTel offers WeightTel, body scales which automatically record the measurement values in a personal diary. You can also enter additional information such as the BMI.