The Body Mass Index

question 655

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 neuropeptide Y 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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Definitions:

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