At 16, Juana is at an appropriate weight and likes to eat whatever she wants to.
What's the best strategy to ensure Juana's health?
B. get in the habit of eating food high in nutrients and engage in regular physical activity
Kima is an athlete and weighs more than her sister, who is of the same height. What could be the reason?
A. Kima has more muscle mass than her sister because she is more athletic.
Kyle is 30 years old, weighs 125 pounds, and is 72 inches tall.
Use the formula and chart below, as well as a calculator, to evaluate his weight, and then answer the question.
BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703
BMI categories, general
Underweight: less than 18.5
Normal weight: 18.5-24.9
Overweight: 25-29.9
Obese: 30 or greater
Given Kyle's BMI, which statement is most likely true of Kyle's health risks?
B.
possible risk of malnutrition
Which method of measuring weight involves comparing a person's weight and height?
C.
body mass index
Sue is 17 years old and believes she is overweight. Which would be the best strategy for maintaining her health?
A. Analyze her weight with available tools and a doctor's advice, then adjust her diet and activity level.
Which is the best description of obesity?
A.
A person is obese if he or she has an excess amount of body fat.
Salvador is 66 inches tall and weighs 200 pounds.
Which diet would be best for Salvador to ensure he's at a healthy weight?
A. a diet with a balance of food groups of approximately 2,000 to 2,200 calories
Sapphron is 60 inches tall and weighs 90 pounds.
Use the formula below and a calculator to answer the question about her weight.
BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ [Height (in inches)]² x 703
Which BMI category fits Sapphron?
B.
17.5, underweight
Terrell has a BMI of 30. Which statement is true about what this BMI indicates about Terrell?
B.
He is at high risk of diabetes and hypertension.
What is the BMI?
A. a tool to measure and evaluate individual weight