Health Indicators Part 1

We had our kick off meeting last night Jan 5, 2012. I am excited to see a great mix of return participants and new comers. We spent our time outlining expectations, goal writing and establishing some initial health indicators.

                                And the results are…..

24 registered participants

2 males

22 females

Initial health indicators part 1:

Total weight 4275.2 lbs.

Average weight 178.1 lbs

Average American female weights 164lbs, male 191lbs

Blood Pressure

Normal: 120/80 – 11 of 24

Pre-hypertensive: >120/80 but less than 140/90 – 8 of 24

Hypertensive: 140/90 or greater – 5 of 24

Average BP for North America 127/77 pre-hypertension

BMI – Body Mass Index

Under weight: 18.5 or less - 2 of 24

Normal Weight 18.5 – 24.9 – 4 of 24

Overweight 25- 29.9 – 9 of 24

Obese greater than 30 – 9 of 24

Average American females at 5’3” and 164lbs = BMI of 29 overweight

Male 5’9.5” and 191lbs = BMI of 27.8 overweight

We already know Haines is above average but take a look at our numbers. As a group we fall right in line with the average American for being overweight. The blood pressure front demonstrates healthier than the average already but can we be even better?

Keep coming and follow the blog for Health Indicators part 2 including Cholesterol, Glucose and Fitness Testing.

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