My weight in kg 48kg My height in m 164m Answer the questions to…
Question Answered step-by-step My weight in kg 48kg My height in m 164m Answer the questions to… My weight in kg 48kgMy height in m 164m Answer the questions to access your BMI and energy balance. 1. Calculate the BMI of an individual 5 ft 5 in who weighs 177 pounds. BMI = weight (kg) or weight (lb) x 703 height (m)² height (in)2 BMI = ___48kg/164______ What category of weight assessment does this BMI fall into? ____________________ 2. What are the limitations of using BMI to assess weight? 3. What is considered a healthy BMI range? ____________________ 4. A healthy waist circumference for a woman is less than _________ inches. 5. A healthy waist circumference for a man is less than _________ inches. 6. What is your BMI? _________ What is your waist circumference? ___________ What do these 2 numbers mean in terms of your healthy weight assessment? Do you agree with the “weight assessment” you fall into? _________________ 7. The energy (kcalories) from which macronutrients can be stored as body fat when energy (kcalorie) intake is excessive? 8. What is considered a “safe & effective” weekly weight loss goal for a healthy adult who needs to lose weight? ______________ lbs 9. Name one specific dietary goal for yourself that would help you to maintain a healthy weight throughout adulthood. This goal must support good health. (Your answer could be about a type of eating pattern, types of food/beverage choices, etc.) 10. Identify a specific health habit or one more specific dietary goal you could adopt to maintain a healthy weight throughout adulthood. Your choice could be related to your diet or to other aspects of your life. This health habit must support good health. (If exercise, what kinds & amount? If something else, briefly give details.) PurposeTo assess your personal BMI (body mass index) and how it relates to health risk. Also, to identify specific dietary goals and health habits you could adopt to help you maintain a healthy body weight. There are numerous ways to assess body weight. The numbers on a scale are only part of the picture. This activity will allow you to use a couple of different methods to assess your weight. You will compare your BMI with recommended “healthy” range and see if the assessment is realistic. You will also measure your waist circumference and compare your result with the recommended waist circumference range. There are many factors that influence body weight, such as diet, exercise, sleep habits, emotions, and genetics, to name only a few. This activity will help you to identify specific diet and health goals to help you to maintain a healthy body weight throughout adulthood. Biology Science Nutrition DIT 121 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
