Stanley needs to get in shape. He is overweight and rarely exercises. He is 6 fe

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Stanley needs to get in shape. He is overweight and rarely exercises. He is 6 feet tall and weighs 213 pounds. His mother and father are also overweight so he usually justifies his weight by saying it is inevitable to also have this problem. Stanley works at the local mall and frequently eats whatever he wants. He purchases snacks from the cookie stores and the fast-food restaurants, and drinks soda pop throughout the day. Stanley needs help. Let's try to create a plan for Stanley

What is Stanley BMI?                                                                             

Is it at a healthy weight or he is overweight?

What 2 outside the body causes of obesity are working against Stanley?

What inside the body cause of obesity is working against Stanley?

What advice would you give Stanley to help him start losing weight? (List 5 ideas that could get Stanley started on a healthy life.

Explanation / Answer

1). 213 pounds X 0.45 = 95.85 kg

6 ft = 1.8288

For BMI the formula is Weight in Kg/ (Height in metres)2

= 95.85 kg/3.34= 28.7

2. Range for BMI is between 19 to 25; so stanley is overweight

3. No exercise and Junk food

4. No will, denial, lacks determination to get fit, doesnt understand the gravity of being overweight

5. a) Should realise the problem, understand why it is unhealthy and with a healthy set of mind should starting working for the solution.

b) Exercise, Cardio.

c) Should give up junk food.

d) Should eat complex carbs, proteins green veggies and fruits.

e) Should hae proper sleep.

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