HSS 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Lean Body Mass, Oligomenorrhea, Body Composition
20 Apr 2017
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Chapter 6: managing your weight - finding a healthy balance. 52. 1 % are classified as overweight or obese according to body mass index (bmi) from self-reported height & weight. Percentage of men considered obese: 16-19 %; while women: 14-16 % Overall, 60 % of men & 44 of women are considered overweight. When self-reported used to determine height & weight - men overestimate their height while women underestimate their weight. Both factors of misreporting result in lower estimates for bmi. And thus, underreporting of the percentage of population classified as overweight or obese. Health risks and emotional, spiritual, social health - consequences. Percentage of population classified as obese w/age group. 20 % of boys & girls ages 12-17 were classified as obese based upon parent-reported data. Whether you"re at healthy weight depends on - body structure & how weight is distributed. Determine health status based on calculating your bmi.
