Nt1310 Final Project

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1. In general, how would you describe your level of physical fitness right now? Then write what physical/health characteristics you are basing your description on.

My personal fitness level could be described as poor. From what my doctor tells me, my body is healthy, but I do not have the best eating habits. I also have low stamina and I cannot lift much weight.
2. How would you describe the physical fitness of your immediate family? What physical/health characteristics are you basing your description on?
I would describe my sister as skinny and physically weak much like myself. I drew this conclusion based on her own description of her fitness and physical capacity. Similarly, I would describe both of my parents as overweight, but only because …show more content…
Does the NIH Body Mass Index Chart take into account the differences between men and women's bodies? What are some differences between men and women's bodies that would affect their BMI?
As far as I can tell, the BMI chart from National Institute of Health uses the average “person” as reference, as opposed to a chart for men or a chart for women. This statement from Livestrong.com is an excellent example of the differences between male and female body types that the current BMI chart does not take into account:
“… women typically have a higher percentage of body fat than men, and men tend to have a higher proportion of muscle mass. Essential body fat, or the amount of fat you need to function normally, accounts for 10 to 13 percent of a woman’s total body fat. … just 2 to 5 percent of a man’s fat is essential” (Campbell 3).
7. For a person that weighs 125 pounds and is 5 feet 6 inches tall, what is their BMI and what category does that put them in, based on the NIH chart?
A person that weighs in at 125 pounds and has a height of 5 feet 6 inches has a BMI of approximately 20.2, which puts them in the healthy category.
8. For a person that weighs 180 pounds and is 5 feet 8 inches tall, what is their BMI and what category does that put them in, based on the NIH
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