HARPER NTR101 Chapter 9 Activity Healthy Body Weight latest 2019 MAY

NTR101 Fundamentals Nutrition

Chapter 9 Activity Healthy Body Weight

Health risks are associated with being either over- or underweight. Thus, it is important to know what a “healthy weight” is.

Answer the following questions:

1. What is your current height and weight? Using the BMI Chart on the back cover of your textbook, determine your BMI (1 point)

2. According to Table 9 - 1, in what category do you fall? (Underweight, Healthy Weight, Overweight or Obese) /(1 point)

3. According to the BMI chart, what would be a healthy weight range for you? (Hint: For your height what weights fall within the Healthy Weight category on the chart?) (1 point)

4. What is your waist circumference? (1 point)

5. Using Table 9-2 on page 348 in your textbook are you in “urgent need for weight loss?” Briefly explain. (1 point)