JPH11332845A - Apparatus for advising health care guideline and system therefor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an apparatus for advising health care guideline which can obtain health care guideline and its history informations and can provide informations for health care guideline. SOLUTION: A measurement on impedance of a body and an operational processing on amt. of body fat, etc., are performed (Steps 1-11) and date of the measurement and results on the measurement and the operation are stored (Step 12). Informations on the results on measurement and operation of the last time and information on data of the last time are read out (Step 13) and amt. of changes between results of this time and the last time are calculated to convert them to amt. of change per month based on the information of the data (Step 14) and these are compared with the reference informations on change in amt. of decreasing and the result is judged and displayed (Steps 15-18). History informations, etc., on the results on measurements and operations are read out and specified processings are performed (Steps 19-21) and the history informations etc., are displayed by a graphic displaying processings (Step 22).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a health management guideline advice device which provides useful guideline information for health management such as body fat percentage, body fat mass, muscle mass, energy metabolism, etc.
The present invention relates to a health care guideline advice device capable of providing history information of these indices and a health care guideline advice system including such a device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a health care guideline advice device capable of providing guideline information including an index useful for health care such as a body fat percentage, a body impedance of a subject is measured, and the measured impedance value and height and weight are measured. The body fat percentage, the body fat mass, and the like are calculated and provided based on body-specific information such as age, age, and gender.

[0003]

Such a health management guideline advice device calculates and provides a body fat percentage at the time of obtaining body impedance, and is effective for knowing the body fat percentage at each time. However, if you want to know the effect of diet, such as when you want to know the change in body fat percentage, etc. by using it continuously, it was necessary to record the value for each time separately .

[0004] Further, although it was possible to evaluate individual body fat percentages and the like, it was not possible to provide guideline information based on history as in the evaluation of the process of change.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, and the object thereof is to obtain not only a health management index but also history information. An object of the present invention is to provide a health management guideline advice device capable of providing various health management guideline information.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a health management guideline advising apparatus for providing guideline information useful for health management including an index related to health management. Means for acquiring the health management index, acquiring time information acquiring means for acquiring information on the time when the health management index is acquired, and obtaining history information of the health management index based on the health management index and the acquisition time information. And a history information calculating means.

[0007] In this way, when acquiring not only individual health management indices but also health management indices continuously a plurality of times, the process of the change can be grasped, and more diverse guide information can be obtained. Provision is possible.

The health management index may be any index used for health management, such as body fat percentage, body fat mass, lean mass, subcutaneous fat mass, visceral fat mass, muscle mass, basal metabolism, and energy metabolism. There are physiological indexes indicating the physiological state of the subject, such as volume, blood pressure, and blood sugar level, and indexes indicating the physical characteristics of the subject, such as weight and height.

The health management index acquiring means for acquiring these indices may be an input means in which the user directly inputs numerical values or the like or acquires them from an external device such as another measuring device in which these indices are stored. Alternatively, a measuring unit that acquires the health management index by direct measurement may be used. In addition, the health management index acquisition unit performs a primary index measurement unit that acquires a measurable primary index such as body impedance, and performs an arithmetic process using a predetermined theoretical formula or a conversion table on the obtained primary index. And a conversion means for acquiring a health management index. In such a case, the time of measurement of the primary index may be used as the time of acquisition.

The history information is not only information arranged according to the time series of health management indices obtained a plurality of times, but also changes between health management indices during each acquisition are estimated and complemented by predetermined arithmetic processing. You may. In addition, since the acquisition of the health management index is not always performed at a fixed time interval, a change at a predetermined time interval can be estimated. In this way, changes at regular intervals can be easily understood.

The information including the obtained history information may be output to an external device by an output unit, may be recorded and output on a recording medium such as paper, or may be displayed on a display unit such as a display. It may be.

A second invention is characterized in that, in the first invention, there is provided display means for displaying information including the health management guideline information, and the display means is capable of graphic display.

In this way, the information including the health management guideline information can be graphically displayed. The health management index can be displayed as text information such as numerical values, but history information including changes in time series can be more easily displayed graphically using graphs such as line graphs and bar graphs, tables and figures. Can be understood.

According to a third aspect, in the first or second aspect, an evaluation means for evaluating a change in the health management index is provided.

Although it is possible to provide only time-series changes as the history information of the health management index, the changes are evaluated according to a certain standard by using an evaluation means such as dividing the amount of change per certain time into levels. If the evaluation is performed, more useful information can be provided as compared to the case where the evaluation is provided as a mere numerical change.

Although the subject can take care of the health management by improving the daily life based on the evaluation result by the evaluation means, the health management guideline information is based on the evaluation result, that is, for a certain period of time. If provided based on the progress of changes in health management indicators, more useful information for health management can be provided.

According to a fourth aspect, in the first to third aspects, the health management index changes with at least one of diet and exercise performed by the subject.

[0018] Since dieting that takes into consideration diet is performed continuously for the purpose of any treatment or reduction of body weight or body fat mass, if it is possible to obtain history information of health management indices that change with dieting, The effect and progress of the diet can be checked. In addition, especially in the case of a diet aimed at reducing weight and body fat mass, it is common to use exercise, so if it is possible to obtain history information of health management indices that change with exercise, The effect and progress of exercise can be checked. Therefore, if the health management index changes with at least one of diet and exercise performed by the subject, the history information can be effectively used. Also, if information including history information can be displayed, changes in these health management indices can be evaluated, and guide information can be provided based on the evaluation results, it is useful for performing appropriate health management. In a fifth aspect based on the first to third aspects, the health management index is related to at least one of a body weight and a fat amount in a body.

As an index used for health management, there is an index relating to fat content in the body, such as body weight and body fat content. Obesity is generally of great interest, and not only current values but also past histories are important for weight or fat content in the body. In particular, for people who are engaged in continuous activities such as dieting to reduce weight or fat mass in the body, it is important to check the effects and progress of activities up to the present. Historical information on management indicators is required. Also, if information including history information can be displayed, changes in these health management indices can be evaluated, and guide information can be provided based on the evaluation results, it is useful for performing appropriate health management.

Examples of the health management index relating to body weight include a measured value of body weight and a difference between the measured value of body weight and a standard value. In addition, as a health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body, for example, the fat amount of a specific site in the body, tissue such as body fat mass, lean mass, body fat percentage, subcutaneous fat mass, visceral fat mass, etc. There is something like the ratio of indices.

In a sixth aspect based on the second aspect, the health management index includes an index relating to body weight and an index relating to fat mass in the body, and a history of the health management index relating to body weight and the health management index relating to fat mass in the body. The information is displayed on the display means so that changes in the health management index relating to the body weight and changes in the health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body can be listed.

As an index used for health management, there is an index relating to the amount of fat in the body, such as the weight and the amount of body fat. Obesity is generally of great interest, and not only current values but also past histories are important for weight and fat content in the body. In particular, for people who are engaged in continuous activities such as dieting to reduce weight or fat mass in the body, it is important to check the effects and progress of activities up to the present. Historical information on management indicators is required. When dieting, it is common to observe the effects and progress according to changes in body weight. However, even when obesity and the like are considered, what actually matters is the amount of fat in the body rather than the weight itself. For example, if your body weight does not decrease but your body's fat mass decreases and your muscle mass increases, or if your body weight decreases but your body's fat mass does not decrease and your protein decreases. However, if only the change in weight is displayed, the effect of the diet cannot be accurately grasped. Therefore, if the change of the health management index relating to the weight and the change of the health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body can be displayed on the display means so that the list can be displayed, the change in the weight can be grasped in a more detailed and appropriate manner and can be easily understood. Can provide information.

As a method of displaying the change of the health management index relating to the weight and the change of the health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body in a list, for example, time is taken on the horizontal axis, and the health management index is displayed on the common horizontal axis. There is a method of displaying the change of the health management index relating to the amount of fat and the amount of fat in the body in a bar graph or the like, but is not limited thereto.

A seventh invention is characterized in that, in the sixth invention, an evaluation means is provided for evaluating a change in the health management index relating to the body weight based on a change in the health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body. And

Changes in the health management index relating to body weight can be more properly grasped by considering changes in the health management index relating to fat content in the body. Therefore, when these changes are evaluated, they must be evaluated independently. Instead, if the change in the health management index related to body weight is evaluated based on the change in the health management index related to fat mass in the body, the change in weight can be more appropriately evaluated.

Further, if guide information is provided based on the evaluation result of the change in the health management index related to body weight based on the change in the health management index related to fat mass in the body, the change in the health management index related to body weight can be improved. Provide guidance information based on appropriate evaluation.

In an eighth aspect based on the fifth to seventh aspects, the health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body is an index obtained by a predetermined calculation process based on a measured value of body impedance. The index acquisition unit includes a body impedance measurement unit that measures the body impedance, and a calculation unit that performs a predetermined calculation process based on the body impedance measurement value acquired by the body impedance measurement unit, and the acquisition time information acquisition unit Is characterized in that information on the measurement of the body impedance is acquired as the acquisition of the health management index.

The amount of fat in the body is calculated based on the body impedance or the body impedance and information specifying the body of the subject such as height, weight, age, sex, etc., using a predetermined conversion theoretical formula or a conversion table. Can be calculated. Such arithmetic processing includes a memory (RAM) for storing data, a memory (ROM) for storing a predetermined conversion formula, a conversion table, a program, and the like.
It can be realized by arithmetic processing means provided with control means such as PU. In addition, since the body impedance can be measured by detecting a resistance potential or a current generated by a constant current or a constant voltage applied to a predetermined part of the body, it can be measured by impedance measuring means having electrodes. it can. Therefore, the health management index relating to the fat in the body obtained by the predetermined arithmetic processing based on the measurement of the body impedance can be easily obtained by the impedance measuring means and the arithmetic means. In this case, since the health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body is obtained by measuring the body impedance, the measurement value of the body impedance may be used at the time of acquisition.

The body impedance may be measured by an external device and acquired by inputting the measured value.

According to a ninth aspect, in the eighth aspect, there is provided communication means for transmitting information between the weight measuring means for measuring the weight of the subject and the health management guideline advice device, The arithmetic unit performs a predetermined arithmetic process based on the body impedance measurement value and the body identification information of the subject including the weight measurement value transmitted from the weight measurement unit to the health management guideline advice device. It is characterized by the following.

In this way, the weight can be obtained without the user having to re-enter the weight measured by the weight measuring means, thereby simplifying the use procedure.

According to a tenth aspect, in the fifth to eighth aspects, communication means for transmitting information between the weight measuring means for measuring the weight of the subject and the health management guideline advice device. Comprising, the health management index acquisition means,
A health management index related to the weight is acquired based on a weight measurement value transmitted from the weight measurement unit to the health management guideline advice device.

In this way, the weight can be obtained without the user having to re-enter the weight measured by the weight measuring means, thereby simplifying the use procedure.

In an eleventh aspect based on the fourth to tenth aspects, the health management guideline information includes information on at least one of energy to be taken and consumed by the subject.

When observing changes in health management indices that change with diet or exercise and health management indices related to body weight and fat content in the body based on history information, the change in these indices is considered as one of the causes of changes in these indices. There is energy to be consumed or consumed by the examiner. More specifically, the difference between the energy consumed and the energy consumed leads to a change in the above-mentioned health care index.

Accordingly, if information on at least one of the energy to be consumed and the energy to be consumed by the subject is provided as the health management guideline information together with the history information of these health management indices, activities such as diet and exercise are possible. Guideline.

In the case where there is an evaluation means for evaluating the change of the above-mentioned health management index, if the energy to be ingested and the energy to be consumed is provided as health management guideline information based on the evaluation, the diet and the diet can be improved. It can be used as an appropriate guideline for activities such as exercise.

According to a twelfth aspect, in the eleventh aspect,
A performance information acquisition unit for acquiring information on at least one of the energy actually consumed and consumed by the subject based on the information on at least one of the energy to be consumed and the energy to be consumed; It is characterized by having. In addition to providing the energy to be consumed and the energy to be consumed as health management guideline information, information on at least one of the energy actually consumed and the energy consumed is acquired by the performance information acquisition means based on the information. By doing so, it is possible to take in these results information when calculating the health management index. In addition, when the energy to be consumed or the energy to be consumed is to be provided next time, the correction based on the performance information acquired last time can be performed. That is, by using these performance information, health management guideline information such as a health management index can be provided with higher accuracy.

According to a thirteenth aspect, in the twelfth aspect,
The exercise device provided with exercise amount measurement means for measuring exercise amount in exercise equipment for performing exercise, communication means for transmitting information between the exercise equipment and the health management guideline advice device, The performance information obtaining means calculates energy consumption based on the exercise amount measurement value.

The energy actually consumed can be input by the user. Of the energy consumed, the amount of energy consumed by exercise is measured by the exercise amount measuring means, and the exercise amount is calculated by the consumed energy calculating means. By acquiring the energy consumption calculated based on the above, it is possible to save the trouble of input, and it is possible to easily obtain the energy consumption with high accuracy.

When exercise is performed using a specific exercise device, if the exercise device is provided with exercise amount measuring means,
It is not necessary to measure the amount of exercise separately from exercise, and when the subject exercises using the exercise equipment, the amount of exercise is also measured, and the energy consumption calculated based on this amount of exercise is acquired as the actual value, so that it is simple. In this way, it is possible to obtain highly accurate result information on energy consumption.

The energy consumption calculating means may be provided in the exercise equipment, and the energy consumption information may be taken into the health management guideline advice device via the communication means. The energy consumption may be calculated by the health management guideline advice device based on the exercise amount information taken in through the means.

The exercise amount measuring means is not hindered when the subject is attached to the exercise equipment used for exercise, and is used when the exercise is performed without using the exercise equipment such as jogging, walking and gymnastics. May be carried or worn.

The communication means between the exercise equipment and the health management guideline advice device may transmit information using a transmission member such as a cable or an optical fiber, or wirelessly transmit information by a method such as infrared communication. It may be transmitted.

According to a fourteenth aspect, in the thirteenth aspect,
The health management guideline information on exercise is transmitted from the health management guideline advice device to the exercise equipment by the communication means.

If the health management guideline information on exercise such as an appropriate amount of exercise is transmitted from the health management guideline advice device to the exercise equipment, the subject can easily perform appropriate exercise based on this information. .

If the transmitted health management guideline information relating to exercise is displayed on display means such as a display, the subject can easily understand.

Further, if the load when the subject exercises using the exercise equipment can be controlled, the load of the exercise equipment is controlled based on the transmitted health management guideline information on the exercise. Can also.

In a fifteenth aspect based on the first to third aspects, the health management index is a metabolic state index indicating a metabolic state of the subject.

If a metabolic state index indicating the metabolic state of the subject, such as basal metabolic rate or energy metabolic rate, is employed as a health management index, it is possible to obtain metabolic state history information. Since the metabolic state fluctuates reflecting the health state of the subject, the metabolic state index can be used as a guideline for recognizing one's lifestyle based on the history information of the metabolic state index and improving the lifestyle.

As the metabolic state index, there is a daily change in the metabolic rate in addition to the basal metabolic rate and the energy metabolic rate.

According to a sixteenth aspect, in the fifteenth aspect,
The health management index obtaining unit for obtaining the metabolic state index includes a body impedance obtaining unit for obtaining a body impedance of the subject, and a calculation process based on the body impedance obtained by the body impedance obtaining unit. Calculating means for obtaining an index.

By calculating based on the body impedance of the subject, it is possible to estimate the amount of a region such as a muscle that greatly contributes to metabolism. It can be composed of impedance acquisition means and calculation means.

The body impedance may be obtained by direct measurement, or may be obtained by inputting a value measured by an external measuring device.

In the case of obtaining by measurement, the impedance can be measured by detecting a resistance potential or a current generated by a constant current or a constant voltage applied to a predetermined part of the body. Can be obtained easily.

Further, in the calculating means, based on the body impedance acquired by the acquiring means, for example,
The metabolic state index can be calculated by using a predetermined conversion formula or conversion table. Such an arithmetic means is constituted by a memory (RAM) for storing data, a memory (ROM) for storing a predetermined conversion formula, a conversion table, a program and the like, and an arithmetic processing means provided with control means such as a CPU. Can be.

A seventeenth invention is a health management guideline advice system comprising a weight measuring means and a health management guideline advice device according to the ninth invention.

In this way, the body weight required as the body-specific information can be measured without separately preparing a body weight measuring means, and the health management guideline advice can be obtained by a simple procedure. A system can be provided.

The eighteenth invention is a health management guideline advice system comprising the weight measuring means and the health management guideline advice device according to the tenth invention.

In this way, the weight required for obtaining the health management index relating to weight can be measured without separately preparing a weight measuring means, and the health management guide information can be obtained in a simple procedure. A management guideline advice system can be provided.

A nineteenth invention is a health management guideline advice system comprising the exercise equipment and the health management guideline advice device according to the thirteenth or fourteenth invention.

In this way, highly accurate energy consumption and health management guideline information can be easily obtained without separately preparing exercise amount measuring means. In addition, by providing the health management guideline information suitable for the user from the health management guideline advice device, each user can easily perform more appropriate exercise.

[0063]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 shows a health management guideline advice device 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Is shown.

The present device 1 mainly comprises a main unit 2, a foot electrode unit 3, and a cable 4 for connecting the main unit 2 and the foot electrode unit 3.

The main unit 2 mainly straddles the main body 5 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, grips 6 and 7 having substantially columnar shapes provided in parallel on both right and left sides thereof, and the main body 5 and the grips 6 and 7. It comprises bridge portions 8 and 9.

A display unit 10 as a display means and a key input unit 11 for inputting body specific information and operation information are provided on the front surface of the main unit 5, and a power switch 12 is provided on the front surface of the bridge unit 8. Is provided.

The grip portions 6 and 7 are provided with current application electrodes 13 and 14 and voltage measurement electrodes 15 and 16, respectively.

The foot electrode section 3 is provided with a left foot positioning section 18 and a right foot positioning section 19, which form substantially the outer shape of a foot, on a substantially rectangular parallelepiped sheet material section 17, and the two foot positioning sections 18, 19 are provided. Substantially semicircular current applying electrodes 20 and 21 are provided on the finger side, and substantially semicircular voltage measuring electrodes 22 and 23 are provided on the heel side in opposite directions.
When both feet are placed along 19, the finger side of the sole is on the current application electrodes 20 and 21, and the heel side is the voltage measurement electrodes 22 and 23.
, Respectively. Further, a housing portion 2 is provided at a front portion (right side in FIG. 1) of the sheet material portion 17.
4 are provided. Further, a through hole 25 is formed in the front of the sheet material portion 17 between the two leg positioning portions 18 and 19. If the foot electrode unit 3 is placed on a weight scale having a display unit in the through hole 25 and used, the two-foot positioning unit 1
The weight to be input as the body-specific information is measured by placing both feet on 8, 19, and the measured value is transmitted to the through hole 25.
Can be read through. In addition, if the two leg positioning portions 18 and 19 are provided apart from each other through the through hole 25 in this manner, the measurement accuracy is reduced due to the subject's contacting the thighs with each other at the time of measurement and changing the conduction path. It can also be prevented.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. The sheet material portion 17 is formed by bonding a top sheet 26 and a back sheet 27 with an adhesive.
The elastic sheet material 28 whose edge is sandwiched by the top sheet 26
Are exposed from the substantially elliptical opening 29. The current applying electrode 21 and the voltage measuring electrode 23 are exposed on the surface of the elastic sheet material 28. The electrodes 21 and 23 have SU
Materials such as S, Ag, and Ag-Cl are used, a silicone resin, a urethane rubber sheet or the like is used for the elastic sheet material 28, and P is used for the top sheet 26 and the back sheet 27.
VC, PET, polyester and the like are used.

In the present embodiment, the current applying electrodes 13 and 1
4, 20, 21 and voltage measurement electrodes 15, 16, 22,
23 constitutes an impedance measuring means.

The cable 4 has connectors 30 and 31 at both ends.
And the main body device 2 and the foot electrode unit 3 are detachably connected to each other.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration inside the device 1.

Reference numeral 32 denotes an electrode signal switching unit for switching the connection state of the electrodes; 33, a high-frequency signal generation unit for generating a high-frequency current having a predetermined frequency f ₀ ;
Differential amplifier which receives the resistance potential signal from 5,16,22,23, bandpass filter for cutting signal other than the frequency f ₀ is 35, a demodulation circuit for demodulating a high frequency signal components 36, 37 is an analog signal A / D converter for converting a digital signal into a digital signal, 38 is a battery, 12 is a power switch,
39 is a timer for measuring time, 40 is a buzzer, 10
Is a display unit, 11 is a key input unit, 41 is an output unit for outputting measurement / calculation results to an external device such as a printer, and 42 is a conversion for extracting a measurement control program, a calculation program, and health management guideline advice information. A memory (ROM) storing a table or the like; a memory (RAM) 43 storing body-specific information or measurement values input by a user;
Executes a predetermined program, performs measurement and calculation, calculates health management guideline advice information, displays it on the display unit 10,
Alternatively, it is a CPU that outputs to an external device. The switching of the electrode signal switching unit 32 is performed by an analog switch or a relay, and what kind of switching is performed is determined by a switching control signal issued from the CPU 44.

In this embodiment, the timer section 39 constitutes the acquisition time information acquisition means, and the ROM, RAM and CPU 44 constitute the history information calculation means, evaluation means, and calculation means.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the connection state of the electrode signal switching unit. In FIG. 4, the connection line Ih of the current application electrode 14 of the right hand is shown.
₂ is connected to one end of the high frequency signal generator 33, the connecting line the If ₂ of the right foot of the current applying electrodes 21 a high-frequency signal generator 33
Is connected to the other end. The connection line Eh ₂ of the voltage measurement electrode 16 of the right hand and the connection line Ef ₂ of the voltage measurement electrode 23 of the right foot are connected to the differential amplifier 34. At this time, the connection line Ih ₁ of the current application electrode 13 of the left hand, the connection line Eh ₁ of the voltage measurement electrode 15 of the left hand, the connection line If ₁ of the current application electrode 20 of the left foot, and the voltage measurement electrode 22 of the left foot. connecting line Ef ₁ is in the open not connected to anywhere either. In such a connection state, a high-frequency current is applied from the current application electrodes 14 and 21 that contact the right palm and the right sole, and a resistance potential generated between the right hand and the right sole is detected by the current. The connection state of the electrodes is not limited to this, and the impedance between various parts of the body can be measured by switching the electrode signal switching unit 32. In addition, it is possible to correct an error due to a body shape or the like using the impedance measurement value between different parts.

FIG. 5 shows a posture when the measurement is performed using the present apparatus 1. With the upright posture, the left foot and the right foot are arranged on the left foot positioning part 18 and the right foot positioning part 19 of the foot electrode part 3, respectively, and the grip parts 6, 7 are respectively gripped by the left hand and the right hand, and the elbows are extended to extend the body. The device 2 is held at approximately shoulder level so as to face the front of the body, so that the arm and the torso are substantially at right angles. At this time, the bases of the index and middle fingers of both palms are in contact with the current applying electrodes 13 and 14, and the part between the base of the thumb and the wrist is in contact with the voltage measuring electrodes 15 and 16.

The measuring procedure of the apparatus 1 will be described according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, when the power switch is turned on, RA
Measurement preparation processing such as initialization of M and the like, initialization of a timer, and checking of each circuit element and display element is performed (step 1).

Next, a mode is selected (step 2).
The selection of the mode is performed, for example, by displaying the “weight loss result input mode”, the “weight loss course selection mode”, and the “measurement mode” on the display unit 10.
By displaying the mode names and the numbers corresponding to them, the user can input the numbers using the key input unit 11. A selection switch for each mode may be provided independently.

(Loss loss actual input mode) When the weight loss actual input mode is selected in step 2, actual information such as the amount of exercise, the amount of calorie consumed, the amount of calorie consumed per day by meal, and the amount of calorie lost during dieting (diet). Is input (step 3). When an input is made using the key input unit, the key input unit constitutes the result information acquisition unit.

At this time, the date and time information at the time of inputting the performance information is also input (step 4). The date and time information may be obtained from the timer unit 39 when the result information is input, or may be input using the key input unit 11.

The result information and date and time information thus input are stored in the memory area (step 5).

Next, it is determined whether or not to end the measurement procedure (step 6). This is, for example, a message such as “Do you want to end?” And “1 Yes” and “2 No”
Can be displayed on the display unit 10 and selected using the key input unit 11, but the selection of whether or not to end is not limited to this.

If the determination in Step 6 is No, the process returns to Step 2.

If the determination in Step 6 is Yes, the measurement procedure ends.

(Loss course selection mode) If the weight loss course selection mode is selected in step 2, the weight loss course is selected (step 7), and the routine proceeds to step 6. The selection of the weight reduction course is displayed on the display unit 10 as "1: 2 month course", "2:
A display such as "3 months course" or "3: 6 months course" can be performed using the key input unit 11, but a selection switch for each course may be provided for selection. I can't.

(Measurement Mode) When the measurement mode is selected in Step 2, the body specifying information such as height, weight, age, sex, etc. is inputted by the key input section 11 (Step 8).

Next, it is determined whether or not the input of the body specifying information has been completed based on “READY?” (Step 9).

If the determination in Step 9 is No, the flow returns to Step 8 to input the body specifying information.

If the determination in step 9 is Yes, the body fat percentage, the lean mass, the fat mass, and the like are determined based on the impedance measurement process, the impedance measurement value, and the body specifying information using a predetermined conversion formula, a conversion table, and the like. Perform arithmetic processing to calculate guideline information useful for health management such as the degree of obesity, muscle mass, basal metabolism, energy metabolism, etc. (Step 1)
0).

When the measurement / arithmetic processing is completed, a message to the effect that the measurement / arithmetic processing is completed is displayed on the display section 10 to notify the subject of the end of the measurement / arithmetic processing (step 11).

Next, the measurement date and time and the measurement / computation result are stored in a predetermined memory area (step 12).

Next, the previous measurement / calculation result information and the previous measurement date and time information are read from the memory area in which they are stored (step 13).

Next, a change between the current measurement / calculation result and the previous measurement / calculation result is calculated, and is converted into a change amount per month using the current / last measurement date / time information (step 14). .

Next, the amount of change per month is compared with the weight change reference information (step 15). First, 2 (kg) ≦ ΔW
≤ 4 (kg)? Is determined (step 15a).

Here, the basis of the weight loss change ΔW (the direction of decrease is indicated as positive) is 2 (kg) ≦ ΔW ≦ 4 (kg).
The reason is that it is generally said that a healthy appropriate speed of weight loss due to adipose tissue loss is about 1 kg per week, and that if it is less than 2 kg per month, the effect of weight loss is hard to appear. It is.

If 2 (kg)> ΔW in step 15a, the result is No, so that the change in weight loss is judged to be “insufficient area”, and the fact that it is “insufficient area” is displayed on the display unit 10. (Step 16), and proceed to Step 19. In FIG.
A display example of the display unit 10 in this case is shown. Weight loss value ΔW
= 0.5 kg is displayed by lighting the bar graph, and it can be read from the display on the right side of the bar graph that the weight loss value is in the "insufficient range".

If it is determined No in step 15a because 4 (kg) <ΔW, it is determined that the change in weight loss is a “dangerous zone”, and the fact that the change is a “dangerous zone” is displayed on the display unit 10. (Step 17) The process proceeds to Step 19. In FIG.
A display example of the display unit 10 in this case is shown. Weight loss value ΔW
= 5.5 kg is displayed by lighting the bar graph, and it can be read from the display on the right side of the bar graph that the weight loss value is in the "dangerous area".

If Yes is determined in step 15a, it is determined whether or not ΔW / 2 <ΔVFM (step 15b). Here, VFM is a change in visceral fat loss.

Here, the criterion for the change in weight loss is ΔW / 2 <
The reason why ΔVFM is used is that visceral fat is the most prone to fall among fats, and if ΔW / 2 ≧ ΔVFM, weight loss may occur due to a decrease in protein tissue instead of a decrease in adipose tissue. It is.

If No is determined in step 15b, the process proceeds to step 17.

If it is determined Yes in step 15b,
It is determined whether ΔW / 2 <ΔBFM (step 15
c). Here, ΔBFM is a change in body fat loss.

Here, the criterion for the change in weight loss is ΔW / 2 <
The value of ΔBFM is, if ΔW / 2 ≧ ΔBFM,
This is because most of the weight change is caused by a decrease in protein tissues such as muscles, not a decrease in fat tissues in the body.

If No is determined in step 15c, the process proceeds to step 17.

If it is determined Yes in step 15c,
It is determined that the change in weight loss is in the “proper range”, and the fact that the change is in the “proper range” is displayed on the display unit 10 (step 18). FIG.
FIG. 5 shows a display example of the display unit 10 in this case. The weight loss value ΔW = 3.0 kg is displayed by lighting the bar graph, and it can be read from the display on the right side of the bar graph that the weight loss value is in the “danger zone”.

Next, the history information, the reduction actual information and the date and time information of the measurement / calculation result in the memory area are read (step 19).

Next, an appropriateness determination process for the reduced calorie amount is performed (step 20).

Next, the target exercise amount and the target calorie amount are calculated (step 21).

Next, the history display, the weight reduction result, the target information, and the like are displayed on the display unit 10 by the graphic display processing (step 22).

Next, target information, actual results,
A result input / output process is performed (step 23), and step 6 is performed.
Proceed to.

When a communication function is provided between an exercising device such as an ergometer and a measuring device such as a weight scale, target information is output to the exercising device and the measuring device by using the communication function. The results, results, etc. are input from exercise equipment and measurement equipment.

If these devices are not used, this step can be omitted.

(Subroutine for Determining Appropriate Decreased Calorie Amount) Hereinafter, the subroutine for determining whether the calorie amount is appropriate in step 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the calorie consumption (energy) of the day
The amount is estimated (step 201). For example, assuming that the daily calorie consumption is K ₂ ′ and the weight is W, K ₂ ′ = W * 30 (k
cal / kg) to estimate the daily calorie consumption.

The method of estimating the daily calorie consumption K ₂ ′ is not limited to this, but from the BM (basal metabolism), K ₂ ′ = BM * α
(Α is a constant of about 1.5 to 3.0).

Next, the total calorie consumption (energy) per day is calculated (step 202). The total calorie consumption of the day is K ₂ , the amount of exercise (the amount of energy required for exercise)
Is set as Tr, and the total calorie consumption per day is calculated by K ₂ = K ₂ ′ + Tr.

Next, the amount of calorie (energy) lost per day is calculated (step 203). Here, K ₁ is defined as the amount of calorie (energy) consumed per day by meal, and the amount of calorie reduction per day is calculated by ΔK = K ₂ −K ₁ .

Next, as an appropriate determination of the calorie reduction amount,
It is determined whether or not 0.05 <(ΔK / K ₂ ′) <0.15 (step 204).

In step 204, 0.05 ≧ (ΔK
/ K ₂ ′), if it is No, it is determined that it is in the “low consumption area” and the display unit 10 indicates that it is in the “low consumption area”.
(Step 205), the subroutine ends, and the process returns to the main routine.

In step 204, 0.15 ≦ (ΔK
/ K ₂ ′), if it is No, it is determined that it is in the “excessive consumption area” and the display unit 10 indicates that it is in the “excessive consumption area”.
(Step 206), the subroutine is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine.

If Yes in step 204,
It is determined that it is in the “proper consumption range”, the fact that it is in the “proper consumption range” is displayed on the display unit 10 (step 207), and the subroutine ends and returns to the main routine.

Here, the appropriate determination is made assuming that the amount of calories lost per day is desirably about 10% of the amount of calories consumed per day, but the appropriate method of determining the appropriate amount of reduced calories is not limited to this.

(Target Exercise Amount and Target Calorie Amount Calculation Processing) Hereinafter, the target exercise amount and target calorie amount calculation subroutine of step 21 described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, the target calorie amount calculation processing is performed (step 211). For example, target weight loss calorie amount Δ
K is set to about 10% of the daily calorie consumption,
The target calorie reduction amount is calculated by ΔK = K ₂ '* 0.1. The formula for calculating the target calorie amount is not limited to this.

Next, the target momentum is calculated (step 212), and the subroutine ends. Step 21
Assuming that the target momentum is T _X in the calculation formula in 1,
'Because it is + T _X -K _1, this equation to organize the _{T X, T X = K 1} -K 2' ΔK = K 2 -K 1 = K 2 * 0.9
To calculate the target exercise amount.

FIG. 12 shows a display example of the display unit 10 displaying the history of weight loss change.

FIG. 12 shows, for example, a case in which a 42-year-old, uncomplicated obese man, a height of 170 cm, and a weight of 73 kg selects the 6-month course, when 4 months have elapsed since the start of weight loss. Screen.

Assuming that such a subject obtains the results of a body fat percentage of 24.65%, a body fat mass of 18 kg, a visceral fat mass of 10 kg, and a lean mass of 55 kg by impedance measurement at the start of weight loss, Man has a body fat percentage of 10
Since it is ２０20%, the goal is to reduce the body fat percentage to 20%. Therefore, a weight loss of 5 kg is required.

The upper part of the display screen of the display unit 10 shows the date at the time of starting the weight loss (here, January 1, 1993), the current time, and the future target time (when the target period has elapsed),
The weight, body fat, and visceral fat are displayed numerically. Since the goal is to lose 5 kg, the target weight is 18 kg, the target body fat mass is 13 kg, and the target visceral fat mass is 6 kg on July 1, 1993, which is the lapse of the target period six months after the start of weight loss. . Here, 4 kg of the 5 kg weight loss target is set as the weight loss value of the visceral fat mass.

At this time, a method of calculating a target value of a weight loss course will be described by taking, as an example, a case in which the amount to be eaten by the subject is reduced as a result of exercise alone.

The amount of energy of adipose tissue is about 70 per kg.
5 kg of adipose tissue is 7000 x 5
= 35,000 kcal of energy. If you try to consume this in six months, six months would be 180 days,
5000 (kcal) ÷ 180 (day) = about 195 (kcal / day). Therefore, 195 kcal (about 28 g in terms of body fat) is calculated as the energy to be consumed by daily exercise. The target value calculated in this manner may be displayed on the display unit 10 or converted into one month and shown in FIG.
May be superimposed on the actual value on the graph of the history display in units of one month.

When the two-month course and the three-month course are selected, the energy to be consumed by daily exercise is 35,000 (kcal) cal60 (day) = about 564 (k), respectively.
cal / day) (approximately 83 g in terms of body fat), 35,000
(kcal) ÷ 90 (day) = about 390 (kcal / day) (about 56 g in terms of body fat) is calculated.

In the display example shown in FIG. 12, the horizontal axis represents the time elapsed from the start of weight loss to the end of the target period, the current is the origin, the left direction is the past, the right direction is the future, and the vertical axis is the weight loss value. The weight loss value is increased downward, and the change in weight loss value is indicated by a line.

As described above, by displaying the change history of the weight, the progress of the diet can be recognized, so that the motivation to continue the diet can be obtained and the data can be used as a material for reviewing the diet program. .

[0135] In addition, by making an appropriate determination of a change in weight loss, the subject is not a dangerous diet for reducing protein tissues such as muscles, but a guideline for performing a safe diet for reducing body fat. Can be.

Further, by making a proper determination of the calorie reduction amount, it can be used as a guideline for the subject to make a proper diet.

In FIG. 12, changes in weight loss values are displayed, but changes in body fat, body fat percentage, visceral fat, subcutaneous fat / visceral fat, etc. may be displayed.
The display format of these changes is not limited to a line graph, and may be displayed as a bar graph or the like. The time interval on the horizontal axis is not limited to one month unit, and the change at a shorter time interval may be displayed.

In FIG. 12, the target value of each amount at the time when the target period has elapsed is displayed. However, the daily calorific value may be displayed as a daily dietary target, such as a reduced calorie amount or a target exercise amount. Actual information for the target value may be displayed as a graph or the like.

In FIG. 12, the numerical values of the respective weights and the changes of the weight loss values in the unit of one month at the start of the weight loss, at the present time, and at the time of the future target are displayed. As shown in FIG. An appropriate determination result of a change in weight loss such as “danger” may be displayed in a superimposed manner to prompt a warning. In the case of FIG. 13, the weight loss value at the time of the previous measurement 10 days ago is -1.5.
Since the weight has changed by 2 kg from the current kg to -3.5 kg, and the change in weight loss per month has been changed to 6 kg, which is higher than the appropriate criterion of 4 kg, it is determined to be a dangerous area. In the present embodiment, the impedance measurement is performed between both palms and both soles, but the impedance measurement site is not limited to these sites.

In this embodiment, the foot electrode section and the electrode signal switching section are provided so that the impedance measurement site can be switched. However, the foot electrode section and the electrode signal switching section are not provided, and both palms are not provided. The impedance measurement may be performed only between specific parts such as between the two.

(Second Embodiment) FIG. 14 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.
9 shows a use state of the health management guideline advice device 50 according to the embodiment.

The health management guideline advice device 50 has substantially the same configuration as the health management guideline advice device 1 according to the first embodiment except that it has a communication function with the ergometer 51. The description of the same configuration is omitted by using the same reference numeral.

In the present embodiment, the health management guideline advice system 50 and the ergometer 51 can constitute a health management guideline advice system.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram schematically showing a communication-related portion of the main unit 2 and a circuit configuration of the ergometer 51. As shown in FIG.

An ergometer 51 as an exercise device includes a pulse sensor section 52, a distance sensor section 53,
Transducers (electric signal converters) 54 and 55 for converting output signals of the second and the third to electric signals, A / D converters 56 and 57 for converting an analog signal output from each transducer to a digital signal, and each A / D Conversion units 56 and 57
To calculate the pulse and distance measurement values by performing arithmetic processing on the digital signal output from the computer based on a predetermined program
U (a RAM for storing data such as calculation results and a ROM for storing programs and the like are built in the CPU) 5
8. Display unit 5 for displaying information such as pulse and distance measurement values
9. A buzzer that issues a warning to alert the subject 6
0, transmitting unit T _X 61 for transmitting a signal to the main unit 2,
The receiving unit R _X 62, the transmitting unit T _X 61, and the receiving unit R _X 62 that receive signals from the main unit 2 are controlled to transmit and receive signals to and from the main unit 2, and transmit output signals from the CPU 58. switch 64 for inputting the communication control circuit part 63 performs conversion and conversion to the receiver input signal to the CPU58 of the signal received R _X to the signal, the operation information,
And a power supply unit 65 for supplying power.

The main unit 2 also has a transmitting unit T _X 45 and a receiving unit R _X 46 for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the receiving unit R _X 62 and the transmitting unit T _X 61 on the ergometer 51 side, and a communication control circuit unit. The communication control circuit unit 47 is provided.
Is connected to the CPU 44 of the main unit to exchange signals. The configuration of the main device 2 other than the communication-related portions is the same as that of FIG. In the present embodiment, a communication unit is configured by the transmission unit T _X 45, the reception unit R _X 46, the communication control circuit unit 47, the transmission unit T _X 61, the reception unit R _X 62, and the communication control circuit unit 63.

For transmission and reception of signals between the ergometer 51 and the main unit 2, ultrasonic waves or near infrared rays can be used, but the communication method is not limited to these.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the ergometer 51, a handle 67 and a handle 67 are attached to a base 66 placed on the floor.
68, a saddle portion 69, and a pedal 70. The pedal 70 is a belt 7 wound around a gear 71 in a base 66.
2 and is connected to the rotating portion 73 so as to rotate with a predetermined load.

[0149] The pulse sensor section 52 can be provided on the handles 67, 68 and the like touched by the subject's palm. The distance sensor unit 53 as the momentum measuring unit can be realized by a rotary encoder that detects the number of rotations of the rotating unit 73. However, the configurations of the pulse sensor unit 52 and the distance sensor unit 53 are not limited to such.

The communication section 48 including the transmission section T _X 45 and the reception section R _X 46 of the main apparatus 2 is provided on the back side of the main apparatus 2 as shown in FIG. Meanwhile, the transmission unit T _X 61 and the receiving unit R _X 62 of the ergometer 51 side is disposed on the bathroom scale 74 provided between both the handle. The health meter section 74 includes main parts such as a display section 59, a switch section 64, and a CPU 58.

The measurement procedure by the health management guideline advice device 50 is almost the same as that of the health management guideline advice device 1 according to the first embodiment, except that the actual information on the amount of exercise by the ergometer 51 is input from the ergometer 51 by communication and the target. The difference is that information such as the amount of exercise is output from the device 50 to the ergometer 51 by communication.

As shown in FIG. 14, the communication between the device 50 and the ergometer 51 can be performed by the subject by turning the back side of the main unit 2 toward the health meter section 74 of the ergometer 51.

As described above, the ergometer 51 and the main unit 2
And a communication function to send guide information for health management from the main unit 2 to the ergometer 51,
Appropriate exercise time, load, and target exercise can be set. Also, the exercise result information based on the pulse and distance measurement values from the ergometer 51 is sent to the main unit 2 and stored in a memory or the like, used as health management history information, and used to calculate health management guideline information at the next measurement. At times, correction can be made based on the exercise result information.

As shown in FIG. 16, the sheet material section 17 of the foot electrode section 3 may be placed on the weight scale 75 so that the scale can be read through the through hole 25. In this way, the weight measurement can be performed simultaneously with the impedance measurement, and the trouble of separately measuring the weight can be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the ergometer has been described, but the exercise equipment is not limited to this, and the exercise machine is not limited to this.
Aerostep, leg press, etc. may be used. Further, a communication means may be provided between the exercise amount measuring means such as a pedometer and the health management guideline advice device, and input / output of the result information and the target exercise amount may be performed.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 17 shows a state where a subject measures using a health management guideline advice device 80 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

The health management guideline advice device 80 is a
In the health management guideline advice device 50 according to the embodiment, the foot electrode portion 4, the cable 4, and the connectors 30, 3 are provided.
1, the electrode signal switching unit 32 is omitted in the main device 2, the current applying electrodes 13, 14 are connected to the high frequency signal generating unit 33,
Except that the voltage measurement electrodes 15 and 16 are connected to the input terminal of the differential amplifier 34, they have almost the same configuration. Therefore, the same reference numerals are used for the parts having the same configuration. Omitted. Further, since the ergometer 51 has the same configuration as the ergometer 51 according to the second embodiment, parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

[0158] The health management guideline advice device 80 is a
Like the health management guideline advice device 50 according to the embodiment, the communication device has a communication function with the ergometer 51, and also has a communication function with the weight scale 81.

In this embodiment, the health management guideline advice system 50, the ergometer 51, and the weight scale 81 constitute a health management guideline advice system.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram schematically showing a circuit configuration of only the communication-related portions of the weight scale 81 and the health management guideline advice device 80.

The weighing scale 81 includes a sensor unit 82 including a load cell and the like, a transducer (electric signal conversion unit) 83 for converting an output signal of the sensor unit 82 into an electric signal, and converting an analog signal output from the transducer 83 into a digital signal. A / D conversion unit 84, a CPU that calculates the weight measurement value by performing arithmetic processing on the digital signal output from the A / D conversion unit 84 based on a predetermined program (a RAM that stores data such as calculation results, A ROM storing programs and the like is built in the CPU.) 85, a display unit 86 for displaying a measured value of weight, a transmitting unit T _X 87 for transmitting a signal to the health management guideline advice device 80, a health management guideline Receiving unit R _X that receives a signal from advice device 80
88 to send and receive signals, and
Conversion and reception unit to transmit the signal of the output signal from the R _X 88
A communication circuit control unit 89 for converting a signal received by the CPU 85 into an input signal to the CPU 85, a switch unit 90 for inputting operation information, and a power supply unit 91 for supplying power.

The health management guideline advice device 80 also has
A transmitting unit T _X 92 and a receiving unit R _{X for} transmitting and receiving signals to and from the receiving unit R _X 88 and the transmitting unit T _X 87 on the scale 81 side.
A communication control circuit unit 93 is provided, and the communication control circuit unit 94 is connected to the CPU 44 to exchange signals.

The communication section 95 including the transmitting section T _X 93 and the receiving section R _X 92 of the health management guideline advice apparatus 80 is provided on the lower surface side of the apparatus 80 as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, the transmission portion of the weight scale 81 side T _X 87 and the receiving unit R _X 8
The communication unit 96 including 8 is arranged on the upper surface 81a.
In addition, a communication unit 48 including a transmission unit T _X 45 and a reception unit R _X 46 for performing transmission and reception with the ergometer 51 is provided on the back side of the device 80.

For transmission and reception of signals between the weight scale 81 and the device 80, ultrasonic waves or near infrared rays can be used, but the communication method is not limited to these.

As shown in FIG. 17, the subject holds the grip portions 6 and 7 with both hands, extends both arms straight forward, holds the device 80 at almost shoulder level, and The measurement is carried out on the foot 81a with both feet.

The measurement procedure is the same as that of the health management guideline advice device 50 according to the second embodiment, except that the measurement value transmitted from the weight scale 81 at the time of inputting the weight among the body-specific information is used. And that the health management guideline information such as the target weight is transmitted to the weight scale 81.

By providing a communication function between the weight scale 81 and the health management guideline advice device 80, weight measurement can be performed simultaneously with impedance measurement.
This eliminates the need for the subject to separately measure and input the weight. Further, by transmitting the health management guideline information such as the target weight to the weight scale 81, even when the weight scale 81 is used alone, such information can be used for health management.

In the present embodiment, only the weight is measured by the weight scale 81. However, the same current applying electrode and voltage as those of the foot electrode section 3 according to the first and second embodiments are provided on the upper surface 81a of the weight scale 81. The measurement electrode may be provided, and the signal transmission performed via the cable 4 may be performed by the above-described communication unit.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 19 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
1 shows a health management guideline advice device 100 according to the embodiment.

Since the health management guideline advice device 100 has substantially the same configuration as the main body device 2 of the health management guideline advice device 1 according to the first embodiment, the same configuration is applied to parts having the same configuration. The description is omitted using the reference numerals. However, in the present device 100, the electrode signal switching unit 32
Is omitted in that the current applying electrodes 13 and 14 are connected to the high-frequency signal generator 33 and the voltage measuring electrodes 15 and 16 are connected to the input terminal of the differential amplifier 34. This is different from the main device 2 according to the embodiment.

FIG. 20 shows a health management guideline advice device 1.
The outline of the measurement procedure by 00 is shown.

When a battery is inserted into the apparatus 100, reset and time initialization processing are performed (step (S) 1).
01).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the system reference timing (step 102).

If the determination in step 102 is Yes, it is determined whether it is the reference time timing (1 second or 1 minute) (step 103).

If the determination in step 103 is No,
Return to step 102.

If the determination in step 103 is Yes, a time update process is performed (step 104), and the display unit 1
A time notification (display) process for displaying the time at 0 is performed (step 105), and the process returns to step 102.

If the determination in step 102 is No,
It is determined whether the power switch 12 is ON (step 1).
06).

If the power switch 12 is off, it is determined No in step 106 and the process returns to step 102.

If the power switch 12 is ON, measurement and
A calculation / notification (graphic display) processing subroutine is executed (step 107), and the process returns to step 102.

FIG. 21 shows details of the measurement, calculation, and notification (graphic display) processing subroutine.

First, measurement preparation processing such as initialization of a RAM and the like, initialization of a timer, and checking of each circuit element and display element is performed (step 301).

Whether to initialize the diet trend,
That is, it is determined whether or not the accumulation of the history data is newly started (step 302).

[0183] If Yes is determined in Step 302, the history data memory is initialized (Step 303), and if No, the process proceeds to Step 304.

After the history data is initialized in step 303, the body input information such as height, weight, age, and gender is input using the key input unit 11 (step 304).

Next, it is determined whether or not the input of the body specifying information has been completed based on “READY” (step 30).
5).

If No is determined in step 305, the process returns to step 304.

If the determination in Step 305 is Yes,
The body impedance is measured, and a measurement / calculation process for calculating a body fat percentage (% Fat), a body fat mass (FM), and the like based on the impedance measurement value and the body specifying information is performed (step 306).

When the measurement / arithmetic processing is completed, the display unit 10
Measurement such as displaying a message to the effect that measurement has been completed
A calculation end notification process is performed (step 307). Next, measurement date and time information and measurement / calculation result data (D (n))
Is stored in the history data memory (M (n)) (step 308).

Next, it is determined whether or not the measurement / calculation result data is initial (start) data (step 309).

If the data is initial (start) data, step 3
09 is determined as No, and the process proceeds to Step 321.

If the data is not the initial (start) data, a reference value for the reduction judgment processing is selected (step 310). For example, 1. 1. Initial value (start value) About one month ago. The three types of reference values may be displayed on the display unit 10 as the previous values, and the reference values may be selected from the three using the key input unit 11.

When the reference value for the decrease determination process is selected, the reference value information (D (n-4)) is stored in the history data memory (M
(N-4)) (step 311). However,
Here, it is represented by the reference value “n−4”.

Next, the reference value data and the current data
The change per month is calculated (step 312).

For example, _assuming that the weight change per month is ΔW _n , ΔW _n [kg / month] = ｛(W _n−4 −W _n ) / (t _n −t
_n-4 )｝ × t (one month). Here, W _n−4 and W _n are the reference value of the weight and the current value, respectively, t _n and t _n−4 are the date and time of the current date and the reference value, respectively, and t (one month) is 1 The month is converted in a predetermined time unit. ΔW _n is defined to be positive when the weight is reduced.

Assuming that the change in body fat mass per month is ΔFM, ΔFM _n = ｛(FM _n−4 −FM _n ) / (t _n −t
_n-4 )｝ × t (one month). Here, FM _n−4 and FM _n are the reference value of the body fat mass and the current value, respectively, and FM _n−4 is% Fat _n−4.
(Reference value of body fat percentage) and W _n−4 , FM _n−4 = (%
(Fat _n−4 / 100) × W _n−4 . F
_{Mn is} also calculated by a similar conversion formula. ΔFM _{n is} also defined to be positive when the body fat mass decreases.

Next, 4 [kg / month] ≧ ΔW _n ≧ 2 [kg /
Month] (step 313).

If ΔW _n > 4 [kg / month], Δ
It is determined whether FM _n ≧ (2/3) ΔW _n (step 314).

If Yes in step 314, it is determined that the weight loss is "normal" (step 315), and the flow advances to step 321.

If No in step 314, it is determined that the weight loss is "abnormal" (step 316), and the flow advances to step 321.

[0200] 4 in the case of [kg / Month ≧ [Delta] W _n ≧ 2 [kg / Month determines whether ΔFM _n ≧ ΔW _n / 2 (step 317).

If the determination in step 317 is Yes, the flow advances to step 315 to determine that the weight loss is "normal".

If No in step 317, the process proceeds to step 316, where it is determined that the weight loss is "abnormal".

If 2 [kg / month]> ΔW _n , 2
It is determined whether or not [kg / month]> ΔW _n ≧ −2 [kg / month] (step 318).

[0204] In the case of Yes at step 318, it is determined that the weight loss is "insufficient" (proceeding to step 321).

In the case of No at step 318, ΔFM
_It is determined whether or not _n ≧ (2/3) | ΔW _n | (step 320).

If Yes in step 320, the process proceeds to step 315, where it is determined that the weight reduction is "normal".

The above-mentioned weight loss determination criteria are based on the fact that a weight loss value of 2 to 4 kg per month is a guide for a proper diet, and that 50% is used as a breakdown of the weight loss. If the above is not occupied by fat weight, the amount of protein will be reduced, which is dangerous, but other criteria can be adopted.

After the determination of the decrease in the steps 315, 316, and 319, the result of the determination of the change in the decrease is displayed on the display unit 10 (step 321). When the determination of the weight loss is “abnormal”, it is effective if the danger is notified by displaying red or blinking. If the data is initial (start) data, "normal" is displayed as the decrease determination.

Next, a graphic difference display standard value calculation process is performed (step 322). For example, the standard weight W ₀
Is calculated by W ₀ [kg] = 22 × (H [m]) ² . Here, H [m] is the height in meters. As the standard value of the body fat percentage taking the median of the standard range, the standard body fat percentage% Fat _0, in the case of males% Fat ₀ = 17%, in the case of women% Fat ₀ =
22%. However, the setting of the standard value is not limited to these, and the standard value can be set by another method.

Next, History data memory (M (0-n))
Measurement and calculation result information and measurement date and time information (D (0 to
n)) is read (step 323).

Next, the standard value is subtracted from the measurement / calculation result information and converted into a difference value (step 324).

Next, display processing of the measurement and calculation results and graphic display processing are performed (step 325), and the subroutine ends.

FIG. 22 shows a display example of the display unit 10.

On the horizontal axis, time progresses from left to right. The time is n for the present and n-1 for the previous time for convenience.
However, the time unit may be day, week, month, etc., and the time unit on the horizontal axis may be switched. Also, the time intervals at which the history is displayed need not necessarily be equal.

On the vertical axis, the weight difference ΔW [kg] and the body fat percentage difference Δ% Fat [%] are superimposed and displayed. ΔW
[Kg] is obtained by subtracting the standard body weight from the measured body weight, and Δ% Fat [%] is obtained by subtracting the standard body fat percentage from the measured and calculated body fat percentage. In order to make the display easier to see, when both the weight difference ΔW and the body fat percentage difference Δ% Fat exceed the standard values, they are displayed upward from the origin, and when they fall below the standard values, they are displayed downward from the origin. I have. For reference, the upper and lower limits of the standard range of body fat percentage are displayed above and below the horizontal axis.

The history of the weight difference ΔW and the body fat percentage difference Δ% Fat is displayed in the form of a bar graph, and the right end of the display screen of the display unit 10 displays the current weight and body fat percentage and the results of the judgment of the change in weight loss. It is displayed. In the case of the display example, although the body weight has decreased, but the body fat percentage has not decreased, the "abnormal" display is lit assuming that the weight loss is "abnormal".

As described above, the history of the difference between the weight and the body fat percentage is superimposed and displayed in a graph, so that changes in the distance from the weight and the standard value are listed, and the effects of diet and exercise are confirmed. Helps motivate continuation. In addition, by displaying changes in both weight and body fat percentage, it is possible to indicate that weight loss is inappropriate, such as when weight loss is caused mainly by a decrease in protein, etc., rather than a decrease in body fat. Can be clearly recognized. By displaying the determination result of the change in weight loss, it is possible to more clearly recognize the appropriateness / inappropriateness of diet and exercise, and to use it as a guideline in the future.

[0218]

As described above, according to the first aspect, when acquiring not only individual health management indexes but also health management indexes continuously a plurality of times, the process of the change is grasped. It is possible to provide more diverse guideline information.

According to the second invention, information including health management guideline information can be graphically displayed. Health management indicators can be displayed as text information such as numerical values,
History information including changes in time series can be more easily understood by graphically displaying a graph such as a line graph or a bar graph, a table or a graphic.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the change can be evaluated in accordance with a predetermined standard by using an evaluation means such as classifying the amount of change per predetermined time. More useful information can be provided as compared with the case of providing.

According to the fourth aspect, the history information can be effectively used by checking the effect and progress of a diet or exercise.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide past history information that has significant significance regarding body weight or body fat content. In particular, for people who perform continuous activities aimed at reducing weight or fat mass in the body, such as dieting, we can provide the information necessary to confirm the effects and progress of activities up to the present. .

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the change of the health management index relating to the weight and the change of the health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body are displayed on the display means so that the list can be displayed. Information can be provided in a form that can be easily understood.

According to the seventh aspect, the change in the health management index relating to body weight is evaluated based on the change in the health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body, so that the change in weight can be more appropriately evaluated.

According to the eighth aspect, a health management index relating to fat in the body, which is obtained by a predetermined calculation process based on the measurement of body impedance, can be easily obtained by the impedance measurement means and the calculation means. When acquiring the health management index, an appropriate value can be adopted.

According to the ninth aspect, the weight can be obtained without the user having to re-enter the weight measured by the weight measuring means, so that the use procedure is simplified.

According to the tenth aspect, since the weight can be obtained without the user having to re-enter the weight measured by the weight measuring means, the use procedure is simplified.

As in the eleventh invention, if information relating to at least one of the energy to be consumed and the energy to be consumed by the subject is provided as the health management guideline information together with the history information of these health management indices, It can be used as a guideline for activities such as diet and exercise.

As in the twelfth invention, not only is energy to be consumed or energy to be consumed provided as health management guideline information, but at least one of energy actually consumed and energy consumed based on these information is provided. If the information on one of them is obtained by the performance information obtaining means, these performance information can be taken in when calculating the health management index, so that the health management guideline information such as the health management index can be obtained with higher accuracy. Can be provided.

According to the thirteenth aspect, it is not necessary to measure the amount of exercise separately from the exercise. When the subject exercises using the exercise equipment, the amount of exercise is also measured, and the consumption calculated based on the amount of exercise is measured. Since the energy is acquired as the actual value, it is possible to easily acquire highly accurate actual information on the consumed energy.

As in the fourteenth aspect, if the health management guideline information relating to exercise such as an appropriate amount of exercise is transmitted from the health management guideline advice device to the exercise equipment, the subject can easily read the information based on this information. Appropriate exercise can be performed.

As in the fifteenth aspect, if a metabolic state index indicating the metabolic state of the subject, such as basal metabolic rate or energy metabolic rate, is employed as a health management index, metabolic state history information can be obtained. The history information of the metabolic state index can be used as a guideline for recognizing and improving one's lifestyle.

As in the sixteenth aspect, if the health management index obtaining means for obtaining the metabolic state index is constituted by the body impedance obtaining means and the calculating means, the health management index obtaining means can be operated by the arithmetic processing based on the body impedance of the subject. Since it is possible to estimate the amount of a site such as a muscle that greatly contributes to metabolism, it is possible to obtain a metabolic state index based on the body impedance of the subject.

According to the seventeenth aspect, it is possible to measure the required weight as the body specifying information without separately preparing a weight measuring means, and to obtain the health management guideline information in a simple procedure. A guideline advice system can be provided.

According to the eighteenth aspect, it is possible to measure the weight required for obtaining a health management index relating to weight without separately preparing a weight measuring means, and to obtain health management guideline information in a simple procedure. A health management guideline advice system can be provided.

According to the nineteenth aspect, it is possible to easily obtain highly accurate energy consumption and health management guideline information without separately preparing an exercise amount measuring unit. Also,
By providing the health management guideline information appropriate for the user from the health management guideline advice device, each user can easily perform more appropriate exercise.

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a health management guideline advice device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the foot electrode section taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal circuit configuration of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a connection state of an electrode signal switching unit of the health care guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a posture when measurement is performed using the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a measurement procedure of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a display example of a display unit of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows another display example of the display unit of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 shows still another display example of the display unit of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a reduced calorie amount appropriateness determination subroutine in the measurement procedure of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a target exercise amount and target calorie amount calculation processing subroutine in the measurement procedure of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 shows a display example when a history of weight loss change is displayed on the display unit of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 shows another display example when a history of weight loss change is displayed on the display unit of the health management guideline advice device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a use state of a health management guideline advice system including a health management guideline advice device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram schematically showing a communication-related portion of a health care guideline advice device and an internal circuit configuration of an ergometer according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a use example of the health management guideline advice device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a use state of a health management guideline advice system including a health management guideline advice device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram schematically showing a communication-related portion of a health management guideline advice device and a circuit configuration inside a weight scale according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a health management guideline advice device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a measurement procedure by the health management guideline advice device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a measurement / calculation / notification (graphic display) processing subroutine in a measurement procedure by the health management guideline advice device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 shows a display example of a display unit of the health management guideline advice device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1,50,80 Health management guideline advice device 2 Main unit 3 Foot electrode unit 4 Cable 10,59,86 Display unit 11 Key input unit 13,14,20,21 Electrode for current application 15,16,18,19 Voltage measurement Electrode 39 Timer part 42 ROM 43 RAM 44 CPU 48, 95, 96 Communication part 51 Ergometer 52 Pulse sensor part 53 Distance sensor part 58 CPU 59 Display part 74 Health meter part 75, 81 Weight scale 82 Sensor part

Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A health management guideline advice device that provides guideline information useful for health management including an index related to health management, comprising: a health management index obtaining unit configured to obtain the health management index; A health care guideline advice comprising: an acquisition time information acquisition means for acquiring information; and a history information calculation means for obtaining history information of the health management index based on the health management index and the acquisition time information. apparatus. 2. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit for displaying information including the health management guideline information, wherein the display unit is capable of displaying a graphic. 3. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 1, further comprising an evaluation unit for evaluating a change in the health management index. 4. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 1, wherein the health management index changes with at least one of diet and exercise performed by the subject. 5. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 1, wherein the health management index is related to at least one of a body weight and a fat amount in a body. 6. The health management index includes a body weight and a body fat mass, and the history information of the body weight health management index and the body fat mass management index is stored in the health management index of the body weight. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 2, wherein the change is displayed on the display means so that the change of the health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body can be viewed at a glance. 7. An evaluation means for evaluating a change in the health management index related to the body weight based on a change in the health management index related to the amount of fat in the body.
Health management guideline advice device described. 8. The health management index relating to the amount of fat in the body is an index obtained by a predetermined calculation process based on a measured value of the body impedance. Measuring means, and a calculating means for performing a predetermined calculating process based on the body impedance measurement value obtained by the body impedance measuring means, wherein the acquisition time information obtaining means, when obtaining the health management index, The health management guideline advice device according to claim 5, wherein information on the time of impedance measurement is acquired. 9. A communication device for transmitting information between a weight measuring device for measuring the weight of the subject and the health management guideline advice device, wherein the calculating device includes the body impedance measurement value. 9. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein a predetermined calculation process is performed based on the body identification information of the subject including the weight measurement value transmitted from the weight measurement unit to the health management guideline advice device. Health management guideline advice device. 10. A communication device for transmitting information between a weight measuring device for measuring a weight of a subject and the health management guideline advice device, wherein the health management index obtaining device includes the weight management device. 9. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 5, wherein a health management index relating to the weight is acquired based on a weight measurement value transmitted from the measurement unit to the health management guideline advice device. 11. The health management guideline information includes information on at least one of energy to be taken and consumed by the subject.
Health management guideline advice device described. 12. A method for acquiring information on at least one of energy actually consumed and consumed by a subject based on information on at least one of energy to be consumed and energy to be consumed. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 11, further comprising performance information acquisition means. 13. An exercise machine for measuring the amount of exercise provided on an exercise machine for the subject to exercise, and for transmitting information between the exercise machine and the health management guideline advice device. 13. The apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising a communication unit, wherein the performance information obtaining unit calculates the energy consumption based on the exercise amount measurement value.
Health management guideline advice device described. 14. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 13, wherein the health management guideline information on exercise is transmitted from the health management guideline advice device to the exercise equipment by the communication means. 15. The system according to claim 1, wherein the health management index is a metabolic state index indicating a metabolic state of the subject.
3. The health management guideline advice device according to any one of the above-described items. 16. A health management index acquiring unit for acquiring the metabolic state index, comprising: a body impedance acquiring unit for acquiring a body impedance of a subject; and a calculation based on the body impedance acquired by the body impedance acquiring unit. The health management guideline advice device according to claim 15, further comprising: a calculation unit that obtains the metabolic state index by a process. 17. A health management guideline advice system comprising the weight measuring means according to claim 9 and a health management guideline advice device. 18. A health management guideline advice system comprising the weight measuring means according to claim 10 and a health management guideline advice device. 19. A health care guideline advice system comprising the exercise equipment according to claim 13 and a health care guideline advice device.