Go to On the Web: Web13-06 and visit both BMI calculators. On the CDC site, enter your height and weight. Click calculate and then click on "tips for adults for achieving a healthy weight". On the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute site enter your information and click compute. Then click on "assessing your risk". What is BMI and why is it used instead of body fat measurements? What is your BMI and under what category does that fall? What information did you learn about BMI? What are some strengths and weaknesses of using BMI? Which site would you recommend to a friend or family member and why? This assignment should be 1-2 pages in length. |