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BMI: 38.2
Discuss the activity factor used in the Harris-Benedict Equation and calculate
TDEE.
According to the information above, Hans rarely exercise or involved in any other
sports. This shows that Hans is sedentary, so we took his currently BMR which is
2,099 calories/day and multiplied it with 1.2 to get an accurate BMR for Hans. As
a result, his TDEE is 2,518.8.
3780
90g
60g
455g
40g
3,520mg
Hans reports eating 1-2 servings of fruits or vegetables per day. Hans does not drink
coffee, but he drinks about 4-5 sodas per day. He goes out drinking with his friends
about twice a week and usually drinks a six pack of beer.
Hans eats on campus every day for lunch. Most days he skips breakfast, so lunch is
normally a big meal. He is a not a picky eater and he likes trying new foods, he just
does not have time.
Calorie Deficit or Surplus (Compare Inputs and Outputs):
Compare calories consumed versus calories expended.
o According to the chart, Hans is consuming 3,780 calories/per day, the
calories he needed for weight loss is between 2,430 to 2,730 calories.
Based on our calculations, his calorie deficit would be 1,350 and more.
This reveals that Hans is eating more calories than his body is using.
Describe what will happen to Hans weight over the next month if he continues
the same eating patterns. Show your work.
o If Hans continues the same eating patterns over the next month, it would
lead him to many dangerous results, such as increasing risk of
development in diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and lack of energy.
He will also gain more weight due to irregular exercises and lack of
healthy foods.
Overall Assessment:
Discuss overall implications of BMI and any energy imbalance on overall health.
o Hans's implications is that he's consumed too much calories than he
supposed to, which means that Hans takes more calories IN than
releasing calories OUT over time. If Hans continue this energy imbalance,
it can lead him to gain more weight and could increase his diabetics.
Protein/per day: 40 g
About 50 grams
Propose ways to bring the energy input and output in line with Hans health
goals. Describe final recommendations to improve Hans overall health and meet
his fitness goals. How should Hans alter his eating habits and his activity? Link
your recommendations to his personal health history and his family history.
Exercise:
Hans should start to do exercise in order to lose his weights.
Exercise which is good for people with diabetes:
Swimming
Swimming does not jar your joints, and it can keep your body moving for long time.
Swimming also exercises both upper and lower body muscles at the same time, and it
burns 350 to 420 calories per hour.For everyone with diabetes, swimming can keep us
active and healthy.
2014 Project Lead The Way, Inc.
Human Body Systems Activity 3.2.5 Student Resource Sheet: Hans Spielman Page 4
Yoga
Yoga can help lower body fat, fight insulin resistance, and improve nerve function all
important when you have type 2 diabetes. One of the advantages of yoga as an
exercise is that you can do it as often as you like.
Walking
Walking is probably one of the most prescribed activities for people with diabetes.
Through walking every day, for 30 minutes to an hour, diabetics can improve glucose
control. By walking at a brisk pace, you can raise your heart rate, which gives your heart
and lungs a better workout.
Weight Training
Weight Training can builds muscle mass. Weight training reduced diabetes risk
independent of aerobic exercise. But when the strength training was combined with
aerobic exercise, the benefit grew even more.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a series of movements performed in a slow and relaxed manner over 30
minutes. Tai chi is ideal for people with diabetes because it provides fitness and stress
reduction in one. Tai chi also improves balance and may reduce nerve damaged
Pizza gets a bad rap, but when topped with veggies like bell peppers, it's a great
source of calcium and vitamin C. Try using a whole-wheat crust for an extra
boost of proteins.
Snacks: