Specialized Products Enable Consumers to Combat Obesity
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The federal government's recent designation of obesity as a disease is the latest affirmation of the seriousness and health-compromising components of this condition.
Obesity causes millions of Americans to suffer from a wide variety of health problems and is a difficult challenge to manage. Experts advise that people who suffer from obesity work in conjunction with their doctor to establish a plan to address the disease.
HoMedics provides consumers with highly accurate tools to monitor their weight and progress towards a healthier lifestyle. Among the HoMedics' products proven to assist in weight loss strategies are:
-- weight scales which measure up to 400 pounds,
-- weight management scales that feature body mass index and goal weight progress,
-- body fat analyzer scales which measure body fat percentage and weight, and
-- fitness scales that track body fat percentage, body water percentage and daily calorie intake, in addition to weight.
"A physician can diagnose a person's condition and place them on the right track toward a healthier lifestyle," said Barb Westfield, director of marketing for HoMedics. "HoMedics can keep them on track with easy-to-use monitoring devices which offer pinpoint accuracy."
In addition to the line of weight scales and body fat analyzers offered by HoMedics, the Salter division also offers broad lines of food scales that can calculate the nutritional content of a specific food's:
-- calories
-- carbohydrates
-- fat
-- cholesterol
-- fiber
-- protein
-- sodium
"Our nutritional scales have the ability to calculate the nutritional value of more than 900 foods, ingredients and liquids," said Herb Conroy, HoMedics group business manager. "We take the guesswork out of calorie and carbohydrate counting by providing all the nutritional information people need to make informed choices about food."
HoMedics Companies, Taylor Precision Products and Salter Housewares offer a wide selection of bath scales, weight management scales, and body fat analyzers that monitor the weight loss process. Additionally, the broad range of food and nutritional scales are designed to meet today's weight loss
challenge. These scales are precision food preparation tools for portion control, a necessary ingredient in weight management that helps lead to a healthier lifestyle.
About HoMedics
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Commerce Township, Mich., HoMedics manufactures the most complete line of home personal healthcare, wellness and relaxation products sold in America. Product categories include spa and beauty, message, therapy, sensory and weight management. HoMedics brands include HoMedics, Taylor Precision Products and Salter Housewares. The companies' products are available worldwide at most major department, specialty stores, discount and mass-market retailers. For more information about these companies visit our Web sites at http://www.homedics.com , http://www.taylorusa.com and http://www.salterhousewares.com .
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