Name_______________________Date__________Period_______
BMI and My Pyramid Plan
Directions: Go to the internet and type in BMI calculator.
1.
BMI stands for__________ ___________ ________.
2.
What is Body Mass Index?
3.
The higher your BMI the higher your risk of developing:
_________________,_____________,_______________ and _____________________.
4.
Put your height and weight into the BMI calculator.
Record your results___________________________.
Directions: Go to mypyramid.gov and click on “My Pyramid
Plan” Type in the required information.
1.
How many calories are you allowed daily based on the information you typed in___________.
2.
What are the recommended servings based on the information you typed for each of the following food groups:
Grains_________ Milk_______
Vegetables_____ Meat______
Fruits__________
3.
What is your daily allowance for fat_____________.
4. What is your calorie allowance from the “extra” food
group______________.
5. Go to “food-a-pedia” on the home page and type in
2 foods you ate yesterday. Record those calories below.
5.
Go to “For Kids” on home page and click on Blaster game.