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BMI and Body Composition

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BMI and Body Composition

BMI chart and healthy lifestyle illustration

📊 Part 1: Understanding BMI

1. What does BMI stand for?

Body Mass Index

Basic Muscle Indicator

Body Measurement Index

Bone Mass Indicator

2. Which BMI range is considered "normal weight"?

Below 18.5

18.5 - 24.9

25.0 - 29.9

30.0 and above

3. Check all that are limitations of BMI:

Doesn't measure muscle vs. fat

May not apply equally to all ethnic groups

Doesn't consider bone density

Is too difficult to calculate

4. Fill in the blank: BMI is used to assess health _______ related to weight.

BMI helps doctors evaluate potential _____________ associated with being underweight or overweight.

🧮 Part 2: BMI Calculations

5. Calculate BMI using the formula: BMI = [(Weight in pounds) ÷ (Height in inches)²] × 703

Example A: Sarah is 5 feet 4 inches tall (64 inches) and weighs 140 pounds.

Sarah's BMI = _______ Category: _____________

Example B: Mike is 6 feet tall (72 inches) and weighs 180 pounds.

Mike's BMI = _______ Category: _____________

6. If someone has a BMI of 27.5, what category do they fall into?

Underweight

Normal weight

Overweight

Obese

💪 Part 3: Improving Body Composition

7. List three safe strategies for improving body composition:

1. _________________________________

2. _________________________________

3. _________________________________

8. Which activities help build lean muscle mass? (Check all that apply)

Weight training

Push-ups and sit-ups

Watching TV

Resistance band exercises

9. Explain why crash diets are not recommended for healthy body composition:
10. Extension Activity: Design a one-week wellness plan that includes both nutrition and exercise strategies. Consider safety, balance, and individual needs.

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