This assignment will give you the opportunity to apply some of the principles discussed about Energy Balance. Please provide detail in your answers. Be sure to show your work.
Fill in the following chart. You will use this information to complete the assignment below:
Use a nonstretching tape measure (used in sewing) for the waist and hip circumference. I will have some available in class for your use if you need them.
Sex (M/F)
Age
Height in
Feet & Inches
Height
Calculate Total inches.
1 foot = 12 inches
Calculate Height in centimeters
(inches x 2.54)
Weight in lbs
Calculate Weight in kilogram ( pounds divide by 2.2)
Waist Circumference
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BMI =( _101 lbs__ / (__63.3__ x _63.3__) )x 703 weight inches x inches My BMI is __17.7________
Is this a healthy weight? Is it underweight, overweight or obese? How did you come to this conclusion?
My BMI is underweight. It’s not a surprise because I indeed look skinny.
Waist and Hip Circumference
Please note: A healthy waist circumference for men is no larger than 102 centimeters (40 inches); for women, no larger than 88 centimeters (35 inches).
Use your waist and hip measurements to evaluate your risk for Chronic Disease. Calculate your waist to hip ratio below. Waist in inches divided by Hip in inches. ( Alternate: waist in centimeters divided by hip in centimeters.) (formula below-please fill in the correct amounts and calculate).
Waist = ___62_cm___ / Hip =____81_cm__. Ratio = ___0.77_______
Using the Table Chronic Disease Risk (see the Help Files) combined with the BMI, are you at risk for