Homework: Nutrition- BMI/BMR
To answer the following questions please utilize the PowerPoints and textbook materials. If you are asked to calculate something in the questions below please show your math or credit will not be awarded for that question.
1) Calculate your BMI. Show your math.
2) Do you think BMI is a good representation of someone's health status? Why or why not.
3) Describe the term BMR in your own words:
4) Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) accounts for _______ % of someone's total calories burned per day ?
5) Calculate your BMR. Show your math
6) List 5 factors that can increase your BMR
7) List and describe (in your own words) the 5 ways discussed in the textbook for measuring body composition.
8) Determine your EER Show your Math
9) What is visceral fat? What is its effect on health/chronic disease?
10) In your own words describe the surgical procedures for weight loss outlined in the textbook
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.