Body Mass Index
Everybody comes in different shapes and sizes
Guys
Gals
J.j. Watt, defensive end for Houston Texans Considered obese
Usian Bolt, Jamaican sprinter. Considered overweight First person to hold both the 100 and 200 meters world record
Sarah Robles, Olympic weight lifter Won the bronze in 2016 USA first weight lifting medal since 2000
Christine Ohuruogu, British track star Considered obese 400m champion for the Olympics, World and Commonwealth meets
Simone Biles, American gymnast 2016 Olympic individual all-around, vault and floor gold medalist 4ft 9in, 104 pounds
Mark Sinclair (Vin Diesel) American actor Considered obese
Serena Williams vs. Laila AlI Similar body types Look the same weight Laila is 5 pounds heavier Professional tennis player Been ranked #1 Professional boxer Muhammad Ali’s daughter
Taylor Swift vs. Laila AlI Laila and Taylor are the same height. Taylor is more slender Different body types
Dwayne Johnson, The Rock Actor Professional Wrestler Obese BMI
Why do we figure out your BMI? PACER test – healthy vs. un-healthy zone Goals Other factors to stay in the healthy range Cholesterol Blood pressure BMI is related to disease risk If have a high BMI make sure your lifestyle is like the athletes and actors in this presentation Muscle weighs more than fat Easy way to evaluate your health BMI is only a portion of the puzzle BMI classification can vary Don’t compare We don’t share your score and you shouldn’t either
You are great the way you are! Remember: Everybody comes in different shapes and sizes You are great the way you are!