While the Use of BMI Classifications Is Helpful in Determining

question 11

Multiple Choice

While the use of BMI classifications is helpful in determining risk of disease in the majority of people,it is not accurate in all cases.An example of a person for whom using BMI to assess risk of disease would be someone who __________________.

• A)has more than an average amount of body fat and average musculature
• B)is within the normal range for sex specific % body fatness
• C)has average body dimensions
• D)has a very muscular body with very low body fat

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Adapt

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Social Readjustment Rating Scale

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Stress

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