Harold Is a College Sophomore Who Is Trying to Get

question 53

Multiple Choice

Harold is a college sophomore who is trying to get in shape for spring break. He would like to lose the body weight that he gained during his freshman and sophomore years. In high school, he played sports and his family prepared healthy meals, but his freshman and sophomore years have proven to be very different with late nights of school work, hanging out with friends playing poker, and eating lots of take-out food, snacking on pizza, and drinking soda. Harold, who is 5' 10", has gained 18 pounds and now weighs 182 pounds.
Harold has never tried to lose weight before and decides to talk to a personal trainer at the gym to get help. During Harold's consultation, the personal trainer calculates his BMI, determines his ideal body weight, and measures his body fat content using skinfold calipers. The personal trainer tells Harold his body composition is 26% fat. The personal trainer also measures Harold's waist, and his waist circumference is a little over 40".
What is Harold's BMI?

• A) 22.50 kg/m ²
• B) 26.11 kg/m ²
• C) 30.88 kg/m ²
• D) 32.49 kg/m ²
• E) 33. 75 kg/m ²

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Definitions:

Menstrual Flow

The shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium) that occurs in the absence of pregnancy, resulting in bleeding from the vagina.

Uterine Lining

The layer of cells that lines the uterus, playing a key role in menstruation and pregnancy; also known as the endometrium.

Organ Formation

The developmental process by which organs are formed from the embryo's tissues during gestation.

Body Plan

The general physical layout of an organism, including the arrangement of its body structures.