Two sheet weight balance question

Body Composition/BMR Lab

Nutrition for Health

15 points

1. Measure your height _________ inches (1) _________cm (1)

2. Weigh yourself:  _________ pounds (1) ________ kg (1)

3. Measure your waist circumference.

                 Your waist circumference __________(in inches) (1)

4. Recommended waist circumference in inches for your gender___________(1)

5. Calculate your BMI_____________ (show calculation below) (1)

 

 

6. What does a BMI of 25-29.9 indicate? _______ (1) 30-39.9? __________(1)

 

7. What are the specific adverse health implications of a WC >35” in women or >40” in men? (1)

 

8. Make an assessment of your health risk based on your BMI & waist circumference. You must address both for full credit. (2)

 

 

9. Calculate your BMR using the BMR worksheet (you will need to download this separately)

Your BMR ____________(1)

BMR + activity (this represents the amount of energy you need each day to maintain your weight) __ ________(1). This number should be larger than your calculated BMR

10. State how your calculated energy needs for one day reflects your current weight? Are you in positive or negative energy balance? Or are you IN energy balance based on your needs, your current intake (use the calorie intake records from previous assignments) and your weight.(2)