Assessment 1 Biochemistry
Assessment 1 Biochemistry
J Number: J101267
Personal Data Information
If you are unable to complete some of the Personal Data Information, please
leave them blank you will not be deducted any marks. Please use the
information found in your Practical Guide to complete this section.
Men
Factor 1 301.48
Factor 2 162.68
Using the formulas given in your practical guide earlier calculate your:
BMI 27
BMR (calories) 2028
To complete this section please use the Excel file containing the student
database collected during the practical session, which can be found on
Moodle under the Assessment tile, below Assessment 1.
1. student number
2. sex
3. % body fat (calculated for the formula)
4. % body fat (from skin fold measurements)
5. BMI
6. BMR (calories)
7. salivary amylase activity
8. Diastolic BP (mmHg)
Section 1
Using the data for the whole class calculate the mean or average values and
standard deviations (Mean ± SD) for:
(this can be done using the statistics functions on Excel or a software of
your choice)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a statistical gauge of body fat, computed based
on height and weight for individuals of any age (Weir, 2023). The typical
BMI for 'normal weight' falls between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m^2. The class
average BMI of 27.7 slightly exceeds this norm.
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) denotes the calories expended during vital
life-sustaining functions (Breitowich, 2023). Women average around 1400
calories, men about 1700. The class average BMR, at 1754.4, aligns with
the norm, encompassing both genders.
Section 2
Plot a relationship graph (scatter plot) and calculate the correlation
coefficient between the two methods. How do the two ways of measuring
% body fat compare (50 words max)?
Group the class data for the BMI, Diastolic BP and salivary amylase activity into
appropriate sets and plot frequency histograms for each (Include the three bar
graphs to your report. This can be done using Excel or on graph paper and
embedded within the document).
(Example: for Diastolic BP it might be the number of students with values ranging from: (set1) 60-
64mmHg, (set2) 65-69, (set3) 70-74, (set4) 75-79, (set5) 80-84, (set6) 85-89, (set7) 90-94, (set8)
95-99. N.B. make sure that the sets have the same range (ie in this case 5mmHg / set).
1. Graph of BMI
Sets
2. Graph of diastolic BP
3. Graph Salivary amylase activity
Section 3A
How do the 3 frequency bar graphs for the physiological / biochemical class
parameters compare? Try to explain the profiles and any anomalies. (no
more 300 words)
In the table below you are given the activity of amylase from four volunteers
who collected their saliva at rest and following 10 minutes of strenuous
activity on an exercise bike.