Multiple Choice
In the context of assessing weight-related health risk, BMI is most reliably used as an indicator of total body _____.
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10. Energy Balance: Body Weight, Obesity, & Eating Disorders
Assessing Weight Related Health Risk
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In assessing weight-related health risk, which is one reason to analyze a person's BMI?
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To directly measure percent body fat with high accuracy in all individuals
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To determine an individual’s basal metabolic rate without additional information
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To screen for potential weight-related health risks by classifying weight status relative to height
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To diagnose specific diseases such as diabetes or hypertension on its own
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Understand that BMI (Body Mass Index) is a screening tool used to classify individuals based on their weight relative to their height.
Recognize that BMI is calculated using the formula: \(BMI = \frac{weight\ (kg)}{height\ (m)^2}\), which provides a simple numeric value.
Know that BMI does not directly measure body fat percentage or diagnose diseases, but it helps identify potential weight-related health risks by categorizing individuals as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
Realize that BMI is useful for population-level assessments and initial screenings but should be combined with other assessments for a comprehensive health evaluation.
Conclude that the primary reason to analyze a person's BMI is to screen for potential weight-related health risks by classifying weight status relative to height.
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