Eric Hager

Assignment 8 Personal Assessment

Professor Dyal
SPHE 290
Lab 9.1 Calculating Energy Needs
Part I Estimating Current Energy Intake: Approximately 3700 calories per day.
Part II Estimating Energy Requirements with Formula
Age: 47
Height: 77 inches
Weight: 235 pounds
PA: 1.54
1. 9.72 47 age (years) = 456.84
2. 864 456.84 result from step 1 = 407.16 [result may be a negative number]
3. 6.39 235 weight (pounds) = 1501.65
4. 12.78 77 height (inches) = 984.06
5. 1501.65 result from step 3 + 984.06 result from step 4 = 2485.71
6. 1.54 PA (from table) 2485.71 result from step 5 = 3827.99
7. 407.16 result from step 2 + 3827.99 result from step 6 = 4235 calories per day
Average = 3700 + 4235 = 7935/2 = 3968
Discussion on results:
I was not surprised at all with the results as I tend to stay within the range of the recommended
caloric intake. I generally feel that anything over 4000 is almost too much, especially because I
do not eat a high proportion of carbohydrates. As such, I typically prefer to stay around 30003500 calories per day. Also, I do not have any weight loss goals, so this is definitely the amount I
need to consume to maintain my current physical shape.

Lab 9.2 Identifying Weight Loss Goals

Negative Caloric Balance: I am currently at my target weight and do not desire to lose weight.
Changes in Activity Level:
Basketball: .045 * 235 * 30 = 317.25 calories
Bicycling: .071 * 235 * 30 = 500.55 calories
Elliptical Exercise: .049 * 235 * 30 = 345.45 calories
Hiking: .051 * 235 * 30 = 359.55 calories
Jogging: .060 * 235 * 30 = 423 calories
Swimming: .032 * 235 * 30 = 225.60 calories
Walking (Brisk): .048 * 235 * 30 = 338.40 calories
Walking (Normal): .029 * 235 * 30 = 204.45 calories
Changes in Diet: Presently, I do not need to reduce calories in any way, instead I could benefit
by adding calories in the form of whole-grain carbohydrates; approximately 300-500 additional
calories per day.
Common Problem Eating Behaviors: None. My eating routine is very systematic, meaning that
I eat every 2 to 3 hours to maintain my blood sugar levels. Each meal consists of a balance of
protein, carbohydrate, and fat. The only issue may be a lack of whole grain carbohydrates;
however, I tend to feel overly sluggish if I eat higher amounts of those.
Lab 9.3 - Assessing Your Body Image: Score 0 (no issues with body image)
Eating Disorder Checklist: Score 11 (healthy eating habits)
Discussion on results: As expected, I am not surprised with my results. I have been consistently
practicing these lifestyle and eating habits for over 7 years; however, it provides valuable insight
into the struggles and challenges that my future clients may be having.