Discuss the pros-cons of using body mass index

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Assignment:

1. Name four health risks associated with obesity.

2. Calculate the target body weight for a 180 lb male with an estimated 30% body fat and a desired goal of 20% body fat.

3. Your client's current weight 202lbs and 26% body fat. His goal is 16 % body fat. Calculate his fat mass, fat free mass, and determine his target weight.

4. Brandon is requesting you as a personal trainer. He is 44 years old 6ft (182.9cm) and weighs 224 lbs. His mother died from heart disease at age 60. He does not exercise regularly and wishes to get back into the shape he was 20 years ago. According to his last physical exam his resting BP was 128/86 mmHg and he was 32 % body fat. Calculate and categorize his BMI, categorize his resting BP and BF %. Then discuss whether or not you would recommend medical clearance before he starts training.

5. Discuss the pros/cons of using BMI (body mass index) as a body composition measurement to determine obesity.

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