Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference Have Been Shown to Underestimate

question 10

Multiple Choice

Body mass index and waist circumference have been shown to underestimate the obesity rate in _____________ populations.

• A) Hispanic
• B) Asian/South Asian
• C) African American
• D) Pacific Islander

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Definitions:

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; the principal androgen is testosterone.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Secretory Phase

A phase of the menstrual cycle following ovulation where the endometrium prepares for potential implantation of an embryo.

Uterine Cycle

The monthly cycle of changes in the uterus, including menstruation, in preparation for possible pregnancy.