Lab 1 for Discovering Health Fitness I

LHPE 171: LAB 1
LIFESTYLE APPRAISAL AND BODY MASS INDEX
INTRODUCTION: Lifestyle (daily behavior) affects health more than any other factor (e.g.
environment and genetics). Research has shown that poor health practices increase the risk of
illness and premature death.
Poor body composition is one result of a sedentary lifestyle. Excess body weight in the form of
fat is associated with a number of specific health risks that include an increase in hypertension,
strokes, adult-onset diabetes, cancers, and osteoarthritis. One simple technique used to determine
excess body fat and its associated health risks is the body mass index (BMI).
Self-responsibility is paramount in developing a healthy lifestyle. However, educators and
health professionals are important resources for learning and understanding about developing a good
lifestyle.
PURPOSE:
1. To determine your lifestyle category and health risk associated with your BMI.
2. To become motivated to improve your health.
PROCEDURE:
1. Fill out the Lifestyle Assessment form found on the following two pages.
2. Measure your height and weight so that you can determine your BMI.
3. Answer the questions below.
RESULTS:
1. What is your Lifestyle Assessment grand total score?
A. <40. B. 41 – 70. C. 71 – 100. D. 101 – 130. E. >130.
2. What is your Lifestyle category according to your Lifestyle Assessment score (see Appendix A in
Essentials of Physical Activity text book)?
A. Very Unhealthy. B. Unhealthy. C. Average. D. Healthy. E. Very Healthy.
3. What is your Body Mass Index score (see Appendix J in Essentials of Physical Activity text
book)?
A. <19. B. 19 – 24. C. 25 – 29. D. 30 – 34. E. >34.
4. What is your Risk of Disease for your Body Mass Index (see Appendix A in Essentials of
Physical Activity text book)?
A. Low. B. Moderate. C. High. D. Very High. E. Extremely High.
5. Are you planning on making some lifestyle changes?
A. Yes B. No C. Thinking about it.

LAB 1A: LIFESTYLE ASSESSMENT
Personal Health Care ANSWERS (check only one)

almost frequently often sometimes almost
always never
1. I avoid exposure to tobacco smoke. _______ _______ _______ ______ _______
2. When I am sick or injured, I take appropriate action to

recover quickly. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
3. I brush my teeth a minimum of twice a day. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
4. I floss my teeth every day. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
5. I get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Drugs and Alcohol

1. I do not ride in a vehicle in which the operator (this
includes me) is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. _______ ________ _______ _______ _______
2. I avoid the use of all tobacco products. _______ ________ _______ _______ _______
3. I choose not to consume alcoholic beverages every day. _______ ________ _______ _______ _______
4. I only use drugs or medications when prescribed by a
physician. _______ ________ ________ _______ _______
5. I read and follow the instructions provided with any drug
or medication I take. _______ ________ ________ _______ _______
Physical Fitness
1. I do some light stretching before exercising and gradually
increase my intensity during the work-out. _______ ________ ________ _______ _______
2. I perform a variety of resistance exercises to help keep my

body strong, a minimum of 2 days per week. _______ ________ ________ _______ _______
3. I drink plenty of water (or sport drink) before, during, and

after a work-out. _______ ________ ________ _______ _______
4. I exercise aerobically (continuous jogging, walking,

cycling, & etc.) for a minimum of 20 minutes 6 to 7 days per
week. _______ ________ ________ _______ ______
5. I stretch to improve/maintain my flexibility a minimum of

3 days per week. _______ ________ ________ _______ ______
TOTAL NUMBER OF CHECKS IN EACH ROW _______ ________ ________ _______ ______
TIMES CONSTANT X 1 X 2 X 3 X 4 X 5
(TOTAL NUMBER FOR EACH ROW) = _____ = ______ = _____ = _____ = _____
Answers (check only one)
almost frequently often sometimes almost
Psychological always never
1. I feel good about myself and the way I act.
______ ________ _______ ________ _______
2. I find it easy to get along with others without
______ ________ _______ ________ _______
compromising my beliefs or morals.
3. I go to sleep quickly and wake up rested. ______ ________ _______ ________ _______
______ ________ _______ ________ _______

4. I enjoy life and the challenges it brings.
______ ________ _______ ________ _______
5. I have control over my emotions.
Spiritual ______ ________ _______ ________ _______

1. I am happy with my spiritual life.
______ ________ _______ ________ _______
2. Prayer is an important part of my life.
______ ________ _______ ________ _______
3. I read the Bible every day.
______ ________ _______ ________ _______
4. I look for opportunities to share my beliefs with others.
5. People can tell I’m a Christian by the way I lead my life. ______ ________ _______ ________ _______
Personal Behavior
______ ________ _______ ________ _______
1. I rarely worry about making decisions.
______ ________ _______ ________ _______
2. I accept responsibility for my actions.
3. I set realistic goals for myself. ______ ________ _______ ________ _______
______ ________ _______ ________ _______

4. Developing close, personal relationships is easy.
5. I feel at ease when placed in a new or unfamiliar

______ ________ ________ ________ _______
environment.
Nutrition
1. At each meal I try to consume food that is high in fiber. ______ ________ ________ ________ _______
2. When choosing foods, I consume those with low levels of

fats and oils. ______ ________ ________ ________ _______
3. I don’t add salt to my food. ______ ________ ________ _________ _______
4. I eat several servings of fruits and vegetables each day. ______ ________ ________ _________ _______
5. I eat a variety of foods each day and limit my

consumption of sweets. ______ ________ ________ _________ _______
TOTAL NUMBER OF CHECKS IN EACH ROW ______ ________ ________ _________ _______
TIMES CONSTANT X 1 X 2 X 3 X 4 X 5
(TOTAL NUMBER OF EACH ROW) = _____ = _____ = ______ = _____ = _____

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LHPE 171: LAB 1

LIFESTYLE APPRAISAL AND BODY MASS INDEX

A. <40. B. 41 – 70. C. 71 – 100. D. 101 – 130. E. >130.

A. Very Unhealthy. B. Unhealthy. C. Average. D. Healthy. E. Very Healthy.

A. <19. B. 19 – 24. C. 25 – 29. D. 30 – 34. E. >34.

A. Low. B. Moderate. C. High. D. Very High. E. Extremely High.

5. Are you planning on making some lifestyle changes?

A. Yes B. No C. Thinking about it.

Personal Health Care ANSWERS (check only one)

2. When I am sick or injured, I take appropriate action to

4. I floss my teeth every day. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______

Drugs and Alcohol

2. I perform a variety of resistance exercises to help keep my

3. I drink plenty of water (or sport drink) before, during, and

4. I exercise aerobically (continuous jogging, walking,

5. I stretch to improve/maintain my flexibility a minimum of

______ ________ _______ ________ _______

Spiritual ______ ________ _______ ________ _______

______ ________ _______ ________ _______

5. I feel at ease when placed in a new or unfamiliar

2. When choosing foods, I consume those with low levels of

3. I don’t add salt to my food. ______ ________ ________ _________ _______

5. I eat a variety of foods each day and limit my

(TOTAL NUMBER OF EACH ROW) = _____ = _____ = ______ = _____ = _____

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