Individual Caloric and Nutritional Needs

At 16, Juana is at an appropriate weight and likes to eat whatever she wants to.

What's the best strategy to ensure Juana's health?

• start paying attention to her diet so she won't gain weight later and walk once a day

• get in the habit of eating food high in nutrients and engage in regular physical activity

• reduce her calorie intake to 1,800 per day and take up an aerobic sport like soccer

Select the correct answer.

Kyle is 30 years old, weighs 125 pounds, and is 72 inches tall.

Use the formula and chart below, as well as a calculator, to evaluate his weight, and then answer the question.

BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703

BMI categories, general

Underweight: less than 18.5

Normal weight: 18.5-24.9

Overweight: 25-29.9

Obese: 30 or greater

Given Kyle's BMI, which statement is most likely true of Kyle's health risks?

• high risk of diabetes and kidney disease

• possible risk of malnutrition

• no risk based on weight

Sue is 17 years old and believes she is overweight. Which would be the best strategy for maintaining her health?

• Analyze her weight with available tools and a doctor's advice, then adjust her diet and activity level.

• Lower her daily caloric intake to 1,800 and get lots of physical exercise every day, especially while she is young.

• Cut out fat and carbohydrates from her diet and take up a rigorous swimming training regimen.

Salvador is 66 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.

Which diet would be best for Salvador to ensure he's at a healthy weight?

• a diet with a balance of food groups of approximately 2,000 to 2,200 calories

• a diet somewhat high in carbohydrates and healthy oils to increase his muscle mass

• a vegan or vegetarian diet with no fat and lots of minerals and vitamins

Terrell has a BMI of 30. Which statement is true about what this BMI indicates about Terrell?

• He is at a slight risk of weight-related diseases.

• He is at high risk of diabetes and hypertension.

• He is at average risk of liver and heart problems.

Kima is an athlete and weighs more than her sister, who is of the same height. What could be the reason?

• Kima has more muscle mass than her sister because she is more athletic.

• As part of her athletic regimen, Kima takes several supplements that add to her weight.

• To fuel her high level of activity, Kima consumes extra calories and carbohydrates.

Select the correct answer.

Sapphron is 60 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds.

Use the formula below and a calculator to answer the question about her weight.

BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703

Which BMI category fits Sapphron?

• 25.2, overweight

• 17.5, underweight

• 18.6, appropriate weight