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Body Mass Index
BMIToday we are discussing
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What is a BMI ?
• Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height. This is a guide which determines if you fall within the
Healthy Weight Range
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Why know your BMI
• Its part of your Fitness Profile• Is a score just like the……..
• mile run• Sit ups• Push ups• Sit and Reach
• A look at a person’s BMI may suggest that he or she needs to develop an exercise/nutrition program
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Where do you fall?
• Your BMI is measured by a calculator and places you in one of four categories……….
Ideally we would like to see you all in the
Healthy Weight Range
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Getting to and staying in the Healthy Weight Range
requires that you
• Exercise……..• 5x per week• 40-60 minutes
What activities can you think of that keep you active?
• Eat healthy……
What foods/snacks would you consider healthy?
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How do I calculate my BMI?
• Find the BMI Calculator for Teenagers• www.presidentschallenge.org• “click” Teens Go to Tools to Help• “click” BMI• It will ask you to input
• DATE OF BIRTH• BOY/GIRL• HEIGHT• WEIGHT
• It will then calculate your BMI• Note……..As a teenager your BMI varies with the changes in
your height and weight
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Homework Assignment
• Go to Seneca Middle School website• Scroll down the menu and click on physical
education• Find BMI info sheet and follow the directions• Complete the BMI worksheet• Due March 3rd & 4th during your PE class