What Is Body Mass Index (BMI)

question 81

Multiple Choice

What is body mass index (BMI) ?

• A) A measure of how much muscle mass an athlete should have
• B) A method of measuring body composition
• C) A formula that predicts the best weight for performance and health
• D) A number that represents a weight-to-height ratio

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