NHLBI- Body Mass Index
Part 1 BMI ( 10 points)
NHLBI- Body Mass Index
Go to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute web site . http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
Once you get there click on "Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk" to complete the assignment. Answer the following questions.
According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute:
Which BMI range indicates underweight?
Which BMI range indicates normal weight?
Which BMI range indicates overweight?
Which BMI range indicates obesity?
What is waist circumference?
What is the significance of waist circumference?
List the "Risk Factors for Diseases and Conditions Associated With Obesity".
2... List 3 weight management approaches and list the benefits and possible shortcomings for of each of the weight management approaches, which you have listed.