BODY MASS INDEX
Running head: BODY MASS INDEX
Body Mass Index
Name
Institutional Affiliation
Part 1
Define BMI: You must define BMI, though not just with a general definition indicating its relationship to height and weight. Please also do not forget to define the actual term BMI!
Whenever one seeks the attention of the doctor the initial tests that one takes include that of the weight status or the BMI (one’s weight divided by his/her height), and blood pressure levels. In the case of BMI (Body Mass Index), they will check your values against an established criteria to ascertain whether you fall under the four categories namely; underweight (≤ 18.5 kg/m2), normal weight (between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2), overweight (25-29.9 kg/m2), or obese (≥30 kg/m2). Many at times, the BMI value determines whether one requires lifestyle therapy (Nuttall, 2015). This simple measure allows the doctor to affirm whether the increased BMI levels are of pear or apple variety (the circumference of the waist). The prevailing thresholds point out that the circumference of the waist that clocks over 102 cm in men and 88 in women is classified as obesity of the abdomen. The BMI of such individuals with a larger circumference on their waist predicts elevated chances of them developing lifestyle conditions like Hypertension, Heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. To sum it up, the BMI is just the percentage of one’s body fat.
Part 2
Calculate BMI: Many students use an automated calculator to complete this part of the assignment. Please include all stages of the math calculations associated with determining your BMI.
Weight: 170 lbs
Height: 70 inches
Formula = weight × 703/ height2 (inches)
Therefore: 170 × 703/ 702
=119510/4900
BMI =24.39
Part 3
Compare/Contrast BMI & Individual Plan: There are three sections to this part of the assignment, and for the first part, you need to designate where your BMI falls according to the standard tables (underweight, normal, overweight, obese). In the second part of the assignment, you need to develop a dietary plan for your BMI value, and for the most part, you need to be as detailed as possible. I would like to see a “day in your life” according to where your current BMI falls. You need to include how many calories you plan on taking in and why, and you also need to develop a day’s worth of eating with specific foods and portions. As far as the exercise plan, again, you need to be as specific as possible. The goal of this section is to develop a plan that incorporates all of the components of a sound fitness program (flexibility, endurance, strength training, body fat, and cardiovascular), as well as discuss specific exercises that you plan on doing. The goal is to produce a weekly plan, with specific exercises, that has all of the components of a sound fitness plan.
Figure 1: BMI chat. (source: https://pinoyathletics.info/bmi-calculator-with-charts-calculate/).
From the BMI chart above, I fall under the healthy part but bordering overweight.
My BMI is 24.39 under the normal section, but I am bordering the overweight section. In this category, the number of calories that are needed daily depending on one’s lifestyle, among other factors. Some of the factors that affect one’s daily calorie demands include age, weight, daily physical activity, height, and the composition of the body. Therefore, to avoid becoming overweight, I will take 2500 calories per day. This is close to the average amount of calories that someone seeking to reduce their weight should take, which is 3000 (Flegal et al., 2012).
The table below shows the dietary plan meant for my BMI:
Breakfast
1 Banana 2T Raisins 1 cup of skimmed milk
¾ cooked oatmeal cup ½ cup OJ
Lunch
Tomato 1 lettuce slice two whole wheat bread slices
1 cup of yogurt 1 cup of baby carrots
Supper
1 cup of broccoli 3 oz turkey meatballs 2/3 cups of spaghetti
2 cups of green tossed salad
Snacks
3/4 oz baked potato chips ¼ cup of cottage cheese
1 cup of ice cream 1 cup of peaches
The physical activity program will take 1 hour of gym activities 4 times in a week. This will include carrying gym weights, running, swimming, and cardio exercises. A treadmill will also be a common feature in my exercise schedule.
References
Flegal, K. M., Carroll, M. D., Kit, B. K., & Ogden, C. L. (2012). Prevalence of obesity and trends in the distribution of body mass index among US adults, 1999-2010. Jama, 307(5), 491-497.
Media, O. (2019). BMI Calculator with Charts and Calculator Updated. Retrieved from https://pinoyathletics.info/bmi-calculator-with-charts-calculate/
Nuttall, F. Q. (2015). Body mass index: obesity, BMI, and health: a critical review. Nutrition today, 50(3), 117.
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Running head: BODY MASS INDEX
Body Mass Index
Name
Institutional Affiliation
Part 1
Define BMI: You must define BMI, though not just with a general definition indicating its relationship to height and weight. Please also do not forget to define the actual term BMI!
Whenever one seeks the attention of the doctor the initial tests that one takes include that of the weight status or the BMI (one’s weight divided by his/her height), and blood pressure levels. In the case of BMI (Body Mass Index), they will check your values against an established criteria to ascertain whether you fall under the four categories namely; underweight (≤ 18.5 kg/m2), normal weight (between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2), overweight (25-29.9 kg/m2), or obese (≥30 kg/m2). Many at times, the BMI value determines whether one requires lifestyle therapy (Nuttall, 2015). This simple measure allows the doctor to affirm whether the increased BMI levels are of pear or apple variety (the circumference of the waist). The prevailing thresholds point out that the circumference of the waist that clocks over 102 cm in men and 88 in women is classified as obesity of the abdomen. The BMI of such individuals with a larger circumference on their waist predicts elevated chances of them developing lifestyle conditions like Hypertension, Heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. To sum it up, the BMI is just the percentage of one’s body fat.
Part 2
Calculate BMI: Many students use an automated calculator to complete this part of the assignment. Please include all stages of the math calculations associated with determining your BMI.
Weight: 170 lbs
Height: 70 inches
Formula = weight × 703/ height2 (inches)
Therefore: 170 × 703/ 702
=119510/4900
BMI =24.39
Part 3
Compare/Contrast BMI & Individual Plan: There are three sections to this part of the assignment, and for the first part, you need to designate where your BMI falls according to the standard tables (underweight, normal, overweight, obese). In the second part of the assignment, you need to develop a dietary plan for your BMI value, and for the most part, you need to be as detailed as possible. I would like to see a “day in your life” according to where your current BMI falls. You need to include how many calories you plan on taking in and why, and you also need to develop a day’s worth of eating with specific foods and portions. As far as the exercise plan, again, you need to be as specific as possible. The goal of this section is to develop a plan that incorporates all of the components of a sound fitness program (flexibility, endurance, strength training, body fat, and cardiovascular), as well as discuss specific exercises that you plan on doing. The goal is to produce a weekly plan, with specific exercises, that has all of the components of a sound fitness plan.
Figure 1: BMI chat. (source: https://pinoyathletics.info/bmi-calculator-with-charts-calculate/).
From the BMI chart above, I fall under the healthy part but bordering overweight.
My BMI is 24.39 under the normal section, but I am bordering the overweight section. In this category, the number of calories that are needed daily depending on one’s lifestyle, among other factors. Some of the factors that affect one’s daily calorie demands include age, weight, daily physical activity, height, and the composition of the body. Therefore, to avoid becoming overweight, I will take 2500 calories per day. This is close to the average amount of calories that someone seeking to reduce their weight should take, which is 3000 (Flegal et al., 2012).
The table below shows the dietary plan meant for my BMI:
Breakfast
1 Banana 2T Raisins 1 cup of skimmed milk
¾ cooked oatmeal cup ½ cup OJ
Lunch
Tomato 1 lettuce slice two whole wheat bread slices
1 cup of yogurt 1 cup of baby carrots
Supper
1 cup of broccoli 3 oz turkey meatballs 2/3 cups of spaghetti
2 cups of green tossed salad
Snacks
3/4 oz baked potato chips ¼ cup of cottage cheese
1 cup of ice cream 1 cup of peaches
The physical activity program will take 1 hour of gym activities 4 times in a week. This will include carrying gym weights, running, swimming, and cardio exercises. A treadmill will also be a common feature in my exercise schedule.
References
Flegal, K. M., Carroll, M. D., Kit, B. K., & Ogden, C. L. (2012). Prevalence of obesity and trends in the distribution of body mass index among US adults, 1999-2010. Jama, 307(5), 491-497.
Media, O. (2019). BMI Calculator with Charts and Calculator Updated. Retrieved from https://pinoyathletics.info/bmi-calculator-with-charts-calculate/
Nuttall, F. Q. (2015). Body mass index: obesity, BMI, and health: a critical review. Nutrition today, 50(3), 117.