The Purpose of Many School Districts Requiring Each Student's BMI

question 60

Multiple Choice

The purpose of many school districts requiring each student's BMI to be calculated and the result sent home is to

• A)show parents how overweight their child is.
• B)compare students to each other.
• C)share the status of the child's weight with the parents.
• D)fail the child in physical education for being overweight.

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Definitions:

Serum Sodium

The concentration of sodium ions present in the serum component of blood, important for maintaining fluid balance and nerve and muscle function.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats, indicating the minimum blood pressure.

Fluid Volume Overload

A condition where there is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body, often leading to swelling and other health complications.

Blood Transfusion

The process of transferring blood or blood products from one person into the circulatory system of another to replace lost components of the blood.