Lecture 5
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Self-Assessment
Exercise Instructions
1.
Body Composition
In this
exercise you will have your own percentage body fat measured by bioelectrical
impedance. This will require that you know your height in inches and weight
in pounds. You
will then be told the percent body fat and other variables as listed.
We
will need to input: Ht _________ Wt _________ Age ________
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You
will need
to record:
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Percent
Body Fat _______%
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Lean
Mass ________ lb
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Estimated
Resting Metabolic Rate __________ Cal
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Fat
Mass _________lb
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Target
Weight _________ lb (if different from current weight)
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Instructions
for Self-Assessment
In this
exercise: Discuss the differences between your predicted percent body
fat and measured body fat. Why are they different ? If they are not
different, discuss your measured body fat relative to your own ideal
body fat and lean. How do your personal ideals differ from that predicted
by bioelectrical impedance ? How will you reach your own ideal?
2. Dietary Intake
The most
practical dietary intake instrument for studying populations is the food
frequency questionnaire. This instrument is self-explanatory. You will
have the instructions needed to complete the questionnaire provided to
you. You must include your student ID No., since the results will be provided
to everyone and the student ID No. is used to maintain confidentiality.
Try to be honest in your answers, and you should get a good idea of any
areas of nutrition deficiency as well as whether your dietary fat intake
is appropriate. How does your dietary fat intake and body fat correlate
? Are there any nutrient deficiencies in your diet compared to the RDA
?
3. Lifestyle Assessment
Considering the Diet and Body Composition data above and your exercise
level. What could you be doing differently for better health? Analyze
your own situation.
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