Body Mass Index (BMI) Is a Way of Expressing

question 2

Multiple Choice

Body mass index (BMI) is a way of expressing

• A) the ratio of height and weight to percent body fat.
• B) the threshold for abnormal weight loss.
• C) percent of body fat.
• D) both height and weight in one measure.

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Definitions:

Settling Point

A theory suggesting that body weight is regulated at a predetermined or preferred level by a feedback control mechanism, which balances energy intake with energy expenditure.

Body Mass Index

A measurement calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters, used to assess whether an individual has a healthy body weight for their height.

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Cooperation

The process or action of working together towards a common goal or benefit.