Overview
Instructions: Review the client profile discussion topic below and answer each prompt.
Client: Timothy (weight-loss goal). Use the information provided to complete the prompts.
- Sex: Male
- Age: 62 years
- Height: 5’6”
- Weight: 270
- Waist Circumference: 48”
- Hip Circumference: 50”
Prompts:
- Calculate Timothy’s BMI and identify the BMI category.
- Calculate Timothy’s waist-to-hip (WTH) ratio and note any health-risk implications.
- Suggest healthier alternatives to Breyers Very Berry Cobbler Ice Cream that still fit his preferences.
- Explain how his food choices could affect physical wellness (positive and/or negative).
Initial Post: Submit one substantive original response to this prompt by the day and time specified on the Course Calendar.
Suggested format for your post (use headings or labels):
- BMI: brief definition, your calculation, and BMI category.
- WTH ratio: brief definition, your calculation, and risk note.
- Recommendations: 5-10 sentences.
- Wellness impact: 5–10 sentences.
Response Post: Post one substantive response to a classmate's discussion post throughout the week following the 3CQ model described in the Course Syllabus before the due day and time specified on the Course Calendar.