Define Body Mass Index, and Explain How It Is Calculated

question 45

Essay

Define body mass index, and explain how it is calculated. List the NIH and WHO classifications and cutoffs for BMI.

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Definitions:

Capital Accumulation

The growth of assets or wealth through investment or profits, often reinvested to generate further growth.

Costly

Something described as costly is considered to have a high price or to entail a great expense, often in terms of money, time, or effort.

Society

A group of individuals living as a community or an organized group with shared laws, traditions, and values.

Saving Rate

The proportion of income that is not spent on consumption but is instead saved or invested.