Friday, May 12, 2017

3. BMI/BMR

BMI- Body Mass Index is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women
My BMI: 19.5 (Normal Weight)
Three Reasons a Healthy Weight is Important:
-Overall health and can help prevent and control many diseases and conditions
-Helps lower risks of obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, etc.
-Helps you feel good about yourself and let you enjoy life with more energy
BMR- Basal Metabolic Rate is the amount of energy (calorie form) that the body needs to function while resting for 24 hours
My BMR: 1332.45264 calories
Comparison between BMI AND BMR is that BMI is calculated using your height and weight to compose to develop the body composition while BMR is the number of calories your body burned when your body is at rest. BMI usually stays constant as long as your height stays at one. BMR decreases with age because as we get older our metabolism gets slower. Both are important to help you measure your health. Your BMI and BMR are associated in the sense that the higher your body composition, the higher the BMR.

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