Discussion Post: Overweight Population & Exercise
Go to the exrx net website to explore and expand upon your knowledge regarding exercise and fitness. There are many useful tools and areas of focus on the website. I currently use the Fitness testing link for tests like BMI and THR calculators for many of my classes and my own personal use. Once you have taken the time to go through the site please answer the following questions:
• Which areas did you explore? What did you feel was the most useful information or tool within this website? Why?
• Did you attempt to utilize any of the tools available on the site? If so, explain. If not, why? Will you use this site again, why or why not? Why do you think so many people in America are either overweight or obese?
• List five factors that contribute to the problem with an explanation of why for each one.
• List five health problems associated with being overweight or obese with an explanation of why for each one.
• List five possible solutions for managing weight to reduce the rates of overweight and obesity with an explanation of why for each one.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.