Help 1. What makes up our body weight?

2. How much body weight is considered in shape?

3. What is BMI? What is it based off of?

4. How many carbs, fat, and protein does an average person need?

5. Differentiate between fast and slow metabolism.

6. What are 3 good eating habits to help your metabolism function more efficiently?

1.Your body weight is simply your body's total mass. Body composition is what your weight is made of—muscle, bone, water, and fat.

2.14-20% is considered athletic. 21-24% is considered fit. 25-31% is considered acceptable. 32% or more is considered obese.

3.Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women.

4. 45–65 percent carbohydrates. 10–30 percent protein. 20–35 percent fat.

5.A slow metabolism burns fewer calories, which means more get stored as fat in the body; that's why some people have difficulty losing weight by just cutting calories. A fast metabolism burns calories at a quicker rate, which explains why some people can eat a lot and not gain extra pounds.

6.Protein-rich foods, such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts and seeds, could help increase your metabolism for a few hours.

Capsaicin, a chemical found in chili peppers, may boost your metabolism by increasing the number of calories and fat you burn.

The combination of caffeine and catechins found in tea may help your body burn slightly more calories and fat each day

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