A Mathematical Formula That Correlates with Body Fat and Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

A mathematical formula that correlates with body fat and is the ratio of weight to height squared is called:

• A)body composition.
• B)body mass index.
• C)body ratio.
• D)waist-to-hip ratio.

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