Discuss any differences in classifications of “overweight,” “obese,” or “increased health risk”

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Discuss any differences in classifications of “overweight,” “obese,” or “increased health risk”

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This assignment requires Level 1 Writing Guidelines.Answer the following questions:

  • Was the predicted body fat in the Body Composition Lab (Proc #1) close to the actual body fat measured (Proc #4)? Why or why not? (2 points)
  • Discuss any differences in classifications of “overweight,” “obese,” or “increased health risk” amongst the tests. (2 pts)
  • After calculating BMI, BFS, waist to hip ratio, and skin fold measurements, create a list of potential health risks associated with the individuals you measured based on the lab results. (3 points)
  • Establish suggested specific dietary approaches to limit disease processes for one of the subjects measured. Be sure to review your book in regards to the side effects associated with low carb, high protein, or other dangerous diets (5 points)
  • Choose a subject from lab that was classified as overweight or obese based upon your results. Which principles of weight control (behavior modification, rate of weight loss, suggested daily calorie intake, and exercise regimen) would you recommend? If none of your subjects was overweight, you can create a theoretical individual to use as an example (5 points)