Homework Sheet

Directions: Assignment should be typed. Please show your work.

1. Calculate the BMI of your client.
2. What classification does your client fall under?
3. Do you agree with this classification?
4. What is your client’s frame size?
5. Determine your client’s ideal body weight.
6. Determine your client’s waist-to-hip-ratio. Is your client at increased risk?
7. What is your client’s waist circumference? Is your client at increased risk?
8. Calculate body density and % body fat using skinfold measurement.
9. Based on body fat using skinfold method, what classification does your client fall under?
10. Calculate body density and % body fat using circumference.
11. Based on body fat using circumference method, what classification does your client fall under?
12. Would you recommend weight maintenance, loss, or gain for you client? Explain your reasons why.

13. If you recommended weight loss or weight gain, how much and why?
14. Which method (skinfold or alternative/circumference) do you feel most comfortable with and why?

(This last part is just your opinion)