1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
algol [13]
3 years ago
13

On January 1, an overweight college student, 5'5" tall with a BMI of 28, sets a long-term goal to achieve a normal body composit

ion by summer. Which of these is the best benchmark for him to set for himself? A.Lose 10 pounds in six months. B.Lose 10 pounds in three months. C.Lose 60 pounds in six months. D.Lose 20 pounds in six months.
Health
2 answers:
Annette [7]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The answer is B, lose 10 pounds in 3.

Explanation:

Losing weight isn't easy and to be reasonable, faster isn't always better in that  matter. Losing 10 pounds in 6 months is under achieving, losing 60 in six months is unreasonable, and losing 20 in six is underachieving as well. So, the answer is B.

Dafna11 [192]3 years ago
4 0

The answer is: B. Lose 10 pounds in three months.

BMI is calculated with this formula:

\frac{Weight in Kilograms}{height-in-meter^{2}  }

This mean that for a 1. 65 meter (5'5'')  tall student to obtain a BMI of 28, the weight must be

weight = BMI x 1.65^2

weight = 28 x 2.7225

weight = 76.23 kilograms.


Normal BMI range is 18  -  25


To reach a BMI of 25, the student's weight must be

'weight =  25 x 1.65^2

weight  = 68 kilograms


Total weight that the student need to lose

= 76.23 kg -  68 kg

= 8.23 kg     or       18.14 pound



Healthy amount of weight to lose is around 1  pounds per week. So, the student need around  18 weeks to lose all the weight.

Because of this, losing 10 pound in three months (12 weeks)  is a good benchmark since it provide realistic timing and expectation for the student.

You might be interested in
Which of the following is not a type of food borne disease
Colt1911 [192]

Food poisoning is not a type of food borne disease.

7 0
3 years ago
Irth control pills are a popular form of contraception for women. How do birth control pills prevent pregnancy?1) by covering th
PilotLPTM [1.2K]
The correct answer is:  
_____________________________________________________________
       <span>3)  "by introducing female hormones that prevent the ovaries from releasing eggs" . 
____________________________________________________________
      Note that "birth control pills" are also prescribed to girls/women for
  "hormone replacement therapy" (e.g. to help prevent/reduce menstrual        cramps/ symptoms of "hot flashes"/ "menstrual migraines"/ irregular                periods/ including those symptoms associated with menopause. 

   In other words—and put simply—birth control pills are "hormone pills" .
____________________________________________________________</span>
8 0
3 years ago
Describe 3 ways that alcoholism affects the family<br> 1.<br> 2. <br> 3.
k0ka [10]
1.) Emotional Hostages
2.)Stress
3.) Financial Burdens
4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
What is the difference between saturated fat and unsaturated fat?
quester [9]
Unsaturated fats<span> are typically liquid at room temperature. They differ from </span>saturated fats<span> in that their chemical structure contains one or more double bonds.</span>
7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Choose a weight training system that you enjoy and that fits into your lifestyle. Aim to do weight training exercises of all the
netineya [11]
Debpronto es el de pesa
8 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • A man checked himself into a Seattle hospital. He didn't know who he was
    6·1 answer
  • Which is NOT a process in the second trimester?
    10·1 answer
  • A neuron transfers information in the form of an electrical impulse. True or False?
    9·2 answers
  • Find the slope of the line that passes<br>through these two points.<br>(2, -3); (6, 4)<br>acellus ​
    14·1 answer
  • What's the recommend amount of UV protection that sunglasses should provide?
    5·2 answers
  • Which of the following is NOT critical in decision making? А. taking action independently В. considering internal factors C. con
    15·2 answers
  • Most of the U.S. supply of vegetables is produced within the country’s borders.
    9·2 answers
  • Victoria is 92 years of age. Recently, she experienced a viral infection that has made her weak and lose interest in eating. Bas
    11·1 answer
  • 1. What are the three hormones that are released in our bodies when exercising?
    6·1 answer
  • According to unitedhealthcare policy, when must a marketing/sales event be reported to unitedhealthcare?.
    8·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!