BMI FORM

NAME:_________________________

1.  Explain body mass index.

2.  List some specific health risks a person may encounter if they have a high body mass index.

3.  A person with a BMI of ___ or less is considered to have a healthy weight.

4.  A person with a BMI of ___ or greater may be at a high risk for health problems.

5.  According to the body mass index chart, a person who is 6'0" and weighs 235 lbs. has a BMI of ___.

6.  What other component is important to consider when calculating body mass?

7.  A person with a BMI of 32 and a waist size of 44 ins. is considered to have a __________ risk of associated disease.

8.  What is your Body Mass Index?