Energy for Life
Project: Calculating BMI
What does BMI tell you about a person?
BMI Chart for Adults
This chart uses a person's height and weight to determine his or her body mass index. Where do you fall in this chart?
Teacher Note
This project will give students exposure to BMI and how to calculate it. They will use the graph as a tool but should also do some additional research to check their accuracy. Have students work in pairs or small groups to complete the activity, so they can validate each other’s answers.
In this activity, you will use the BMI chart to determine the body mass index of two different people and then use that information to answer the questions.
Use the graph above to answer the following questions.
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<div tinymce="true" use-dimensions="false">What would be the BMI for a person who is 188 cm and weighs 90.7 kg? For a person who is 163 cm and weighs 108.9 kg?<br></div>What would be the BMI for a person who is 188 cm and weighs 90.7 kg? For a person who is 163 cm and weighs 108.9 kg?Press Space or enter key to Enter Text
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<div tinymce="true" use-dimensions="false">In what kind of condition would each person be?<br></div>In what kind of condition would each person be?Press Space or enter key to Enter Text
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<div tinymce="true" use-dimensions="false">How is it possible that someone can be considered obese yet still be in excellent physical shape? Support your claim with evidence. Then explain if the BMI scale is always correct.<br></div>How is it possible that someone can be considered obese yet still be in excellent physical shape? Support your claim with evidence. Then explain if the BMI scale is always correct.Press Space or enter key to Enter Text
