Why Is the Body Mass Index (BMI) Inappropriate to Use

question 70

Multiple Choice

Why is the body mass index (BMI) inappropriate to use as a health risk indicator for athletes?

• A) muscle weight likely results in an elevated scale weight
• B) overhydration probably creates an elevated scale weight
• C) untra-abdominal fat storage contributes to the elevated scale weight
• D) bone density causes the elevated scale weight

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Definitions:

Enteric Neurons

The neurons of the enteric nervous system that govern the function of the gastrointestinal tract.

Epithelial Secretions

Substances released by epithelial cells, including mucus, sweat, enzymes, and hormones, which serve various functions in the body.

Enterogastric Reflex

A physiological reflex controlling the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine, inhibiting gastric motility and secretion when the small intestine is overloaded.

Gastric Motility

The movements of the stomach muscles that mix and propel contents through the gastrointestinal tract.