TAGUIG CITY UNIVERSITY
Gen. Santos Ave., Central Bicutan, Taguig City
1633
LESSON 4
Objectives:
After the lesson, you are expected to:
1. The BMI or Body Mass Index
2. Describe what the BMI measures
3. Calculate a person's BMI
4. Create a walking exercise program
Pre-Test
1. Which parameter is used to calculate of BMI of an individual?
a. height b. weight c. abdominal circumference d. both height & weight
2. The formula used to calculate the BMI is:
a. BMI9kg/msup)= weight in pounds * 703/height in inches2
b. BMI(Kg/m2= weight in kilograms/height in meter2
c. both of the above
d. none of the above
3. The BMI score is a screening tool which helps in the assessment of weight related
health.
a. true b. false
4. BMI can be used to screen overweight and obese children beginning from the age of
2 years old.
a. True b. false
5. The normal BMI for an adult is:
a. less than 18.5 b. 18.5 to 24.9 c. 25 to 29.9 d. 30 to 34
6. Adults with a BMI score of 30 of higher are categorized as:
a. overweight b. obese
7. Obese patients are at a high risk for heart diseases, type II diabetes and some cancers.
a. true b. false
8. An adult BMI calculator can be used to calculate the BMI score for children and
teens.
a. true b. false
9. Waist – to – hip circumference measurement is considered a better alternative to
determine body fat than the BMI score.
a. True b. false
10.A A person who has a low BMI and is classified as underweight can be considered as
healthy and free risks.
a. True b. false
Activity
Direction: Information in the table to calculate each character’s BMI and then answer the
question below
(Calculating BMI)
Name Mass (kg) Height (m) BMI
Toni Fowler 140 123
Kween LC 110 176
Chad Kinis 70 180
Tetay 109 189
1. Which characters are underweight?
2. Which character are normal?
3. Which character are overweight or obese?
Topic Discussion
Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is one of the most demanding fitness
assessment tests because almost all the
professions, use this as part of the physical
examinations to assess if the person is healthy
or unhealthy. Even in the school, it is also one
of the requirements in physical education class
As a part of the fitness assessment test. It evaluates a person in terms of height and
weight to determine total body mass. Another tool for assessing one’s health and
fitness in body composition is waist – hip ratio.
Factors affecting BMI Genetic Factor
Many studies have identified a specific defect in genes that control body
weight.
A defect in the gene that synthesizes leptin, which is a crucial hormonal
substance produced by fat and released into bloodstream that acts on
hypothalamus to regulate body weight.
Congenital absence of leptin produces continual hunger and marked obesity
in children’s
Psychological Factor
Studies have shown that obese people are about 25 percent more likely to
experience a mood disorder like depression compared with those who are not
obese.
Many obese people eat in response to negative emotions such as
boredom, sadness or anger.
to As eating sooth fears, sadness and worry for some.
Lifestyle Factor
Level of physical activity- sedentary lifestyle can lead to obesity and
so active lifestyle can overcome such problems.
Dietary habits- A large consumption of foods high in sugar and fat
increases the likelihood of weight gain. Consequently, the total energy
intake rises, which cause problems of overweight and vice versa.
Sleeping hours- Insomnia or lack of sleep can cause hormonal
imbalance that increase your appetite or craving for foods high in calories
and carbohydrates.
Economical Factor
Economic constraints contribute to unhealthy food choices.
Among low socioeconomic groups they tend to buy products, vegetables,
and fruits decreases, but the proportion by sweets, added fats, and cereals
increases which can lead to obesity.
How can you assess your
Test Details
Equipment: Weighing scale, Tape
measure/Meter Stick For the height
Procedure:
1. Measure the subject’s body weight (Kg)
and height (m)
2. Calculate BMI using the formula below.
Formula for computing BMI:
Example: Weight = 68 kg Height = 165 cm
(1.65m) Calculation: 68/ (1.65)2 = 24.98
Use the table to determine your BMI rating
Rating Men Women
Underweight <20 <19
Healthy Range 20-25 19-24
Overweight 26-30 25-30
Obese >30 >30
Source: Hoeger (1991) as cited in Juliano et al. (2008)
Assessment
Self – Pace Test
Fitness Walking Activities
Activity 1: Four-week Walking Exercise Program
Equipment: A route where you can execute your One- Month Walking
Program
Procedure: Students will create their “Personalized Walking Exercise
Program”
Name of Exercise/Workout
Date:Frequency: Start of Session:End of Session
BMI Category
Scale Weight:
Fitness Goal:
No. of Hours of Sleep:
A Four-week Walking Program
Week 1 Total Walking Goal:
Walking Days:
Rest Days:
Daily Minute Walk:
Week 2 Total Walking Goal:
Walking Days:
Rest Days:
Daily Minute Walk:
Week 3 Total Walking Goal:
Walking Days:
Rest Days:
Daily Minute Walk:
Week 4 Total Walking Goal:
Walking Days:
Rest Days:
Daily Minute Walk:
Walking Journal
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Put a check ( ∕ ) on the following days that corresponds to your daily / weekly walking program to monitor if you were able
to follow your Personalized exercice program.
How do I feel after accomplishing my goals in walking?
