To BMI or not to BMI—What the issues are

The calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI) is an important measurement  tool for determining relative disease risk for preventable conditions  like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These conditions  may be controlled and/or prevented by maintaining a healthy weight  relative to height. For instance, the higher the BMI number above the  normal range (18-25), the greater the degree of overweight.

National indicators for obesity, as determined by the BMI report that  women are more likely to have higher BMI’s in comparison to men. In  addition, minority women including African Americans, Hispanics, and  Asian Americans are more likely to have a higher BMI in comparison to  white women. However, recent research suggests that current standards  for measuring BMI may not be accurate for African American women. Read  the article “Ethnic-Specific BMI and Waist Circumference Thresholds” and  create a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word document that covers the  following:

• Explain why the current BMI scale may not be an accurate measure of obesity for African American women.
• How can these findings impact the manner in which physicians  communicate with their female patients about weight loss and disease  prevention? In your explanation, be sure to describe at least one  positive and one negative implication that these findings might have on  how physicians counsel their female patients regarding weight-loss.
• What influence might these findings have on societal perceptions of body image and weight loss?
• Explain how an accurate perception of body image is associated with appropriate weight-control behavior.
• What social and cultural factors influence African American women’s risk of becoming obese?
• What role do the media play in promoting healthy eating behaviors in women and girls?
• What can be the implications for healthcare policy as a result of the findings of the study?

Submission Details:

• Support your responses with examples.
• Cite any sources in APA format.

This is a medical ethics class. This is the term paper. You can write the paper about abortion or euthanasia or autonomy. I attached the interaction document and the rubric document .

There are 5 categories:

1. Thesis: The thesis statement of your paper, usually found towards the end of the introductory paragraph(s), should clearly describe the point you are arguing in one sentence. 

2. Structure: The rest of the paper should flow well, each paragraph focused and contained, while also transitioning naturally into the next one.

3. Evidence: Your paper should be well-sourced (with correct citations). Sources should help bolster your argument. It is especially important to provide citations for any factual claims you make. Citations must also be from high-quality sources: a random blog you found on Google–unless it the professional blog of a well-known person in the field–is not good enough. 

4. Logic/Argumentation: The ideas of your paper should flow logically and support your thesis statement. You should discuss possible counter-arguments to your thesis and address them.

5. Mechanics: Grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.