According to government figures 61.3 per cent of adults and 30 per cent of children between the ages of two and 15 are overweight or obese.
There are many health problems associated with obesity as well as social issues. Overweight children may suffer low self-esteem and may become victims of bullying.
Parents need to ensure that the whole family is eating and drinking more healthily and each member is taking adequate exercise.
The Salter Health Indicator Body Analyser Scale is one that can be used by anyone over th age of six and has a traffic light system to show low to high levels of various indicators such as body fat and muscle mass. It also has an athletic mode.
Anyone using the scale first enters personal data: male/female; age and height and whether you want results in metric or stones and pounds. once set you stand on scales see your weight, then percentages for body fat, body water, muscle mass and body mass index. The accompanying instruction booklet outlines low, optimal, moderate and high ranges for these measurements.
These scales are excellent if you want to monitor your weight loss if that is your aim, or for checking everyone in the family is in the correct weight range for their height and age.
You should try to weigh yourself at the same time of day, and there is very little point in repeated daily weighing as weight fluctuates over a week and month especially for women. A once a week weigh-in is adequate.
The Salter Health Indicator Body Analyser Scale is an investment and comes with a 15 year guarantee.
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Distinctive Salter Health Indicator Body Analyser Bathroom Scale with accompanying Shower Suction foot