Question

Body Composition result

I am (female/male).

My BMI is _23.3_____, which is (underweight, healthy, overweight, obese).

My waist circumference is __28____ (inches/centimeters), which puts me at (less/more) risk of obesity-related diseases.

Write 1 paragraph analyzing the results of your body composition measures. Your paragraph should

(1) start with a topic sentence that summarizes the outcome of your measurements,

(2) include one or more sentences relating how you feel about the outcome,

(3) one or more sentences describing if and why you plan to act on the outcome or not, and

(4) a concluding sentence that summarizes what you learned from this activity.

Answer 1

Body mass index (BMI) provides an approximate estimated value of require body weight for a particular height (weight-for-height). The BMI value of a “healthy weight for height” ranges in between 18.5 to 24.9. BMI of more than 25 and lower than 18.5 increases the health risks.

The BMI value of 25-30 indicates over weight. This is also equal to, having 10% to 20% of the excess body weight than the required body weight. The BMI value of above 30 indicates obesity. This is also equal to, having more than 20% of the excess body weight than the required body weight.

The individuals with the BMI of 19 to 22 are expected to live longest. The individuals with a BMI of more than 25 are more susceptible to the diet-related disorders and other diseases that increase the risk of mortality. So, the female with a BMI of 23.3 indicates “healthy” weight.

A waist circumference of below 26 - 35 inches is considered healthy and normal in women. Waist beyond 35 inches is associated with an increased risk of type II diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Thus, the waist circumference of the women in the given case is healthy and she is not at risk of cardiovascular or metabolic diseases.