BMI = 703 × weight (Ibs) / [height (inches)]2
Therefore; BMI of the adult male in question is calculated as, 703 × 216 / (70)2 = 30.98
According to the CDC, a healthy BMI range between 18.5 and 24.9. Individuals with BMI below 18.5 are considered as underweight, while individuals with BMI from 25 and 29.9 are considered as overweight. Individuals with weight above 30 are considered as obese. Thus, based on the CDC values, the BMI of our subject indicates that he is obese.
To determine the risk of cardiovascular diseases, it is prudent to assess other body values, such as resting heart rate (RHR), resting blood pressure, cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and fasting blood glucose. To accomplish the task, it is prudent to compare the individual values with what is considered healthy. To start with, according to CDC, the normal RHR for individuals above the age of 10 years, is in the range between 60 to 100 beats per 60 seconds. The normal blood pressure is in the range between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg; high blood pressure is considered to be 140/90mmHg and above; while lower blood pressure is considered as 90/60mmHg and below. According to CDC, an adult’s total cholesterol should be below 200mg/dL, ideal LDL cholesterol should be less than 100 mg/dL, and the ideal HDL levels (cholesterol in the blood) should be between 40-59; however, any figures above 60 is considered good.
Based on the recommended RHR, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, the individual is health condition. Based on family history, it appears his father died of type 2 diabetes, which has a stronger correlation to lineage and family history. However, the subject in question is 44 years and so far, has not reported any alarming signs, apart from the BMI. Thus, in my conviction, the high BMI, is the one that is likely to cause diabetes and other heart related diseases; for this reason, I believe it is his weight that leaves him at a great risk of CVD. However, I do not think, there is a physician’s clearance needed to involve himself in exercises.