The Body Mass Index

question 23

Multiple Choice

The body mass index:

• A)is a pseudoscientific indicator of eating disorders.
• B)is a measure of the levels of insulin, glucose, and NPY in the bloodstream.
• C)provides a single number reflecting a person's weight in relation to his or her height.
• D)indicates the rate at which energy for vital body functions is expended while a person is resting.

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