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It is MOST accurate to say that body mass index (BMI) provides information about __________. A. body composition B. an individual's height-weight ratio C. cardiorespiratory fitness levels D. an individual's height Please select the best answer from the choices provided. A B C D

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B. An individual's height-weight ratio

Step-by-step explanation:

I remember getting these in elementary. Body Mass Index tells you how much you should weigh for your height.

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Answer:

B. an individual's height-weight ratio

Step-by-step explanation:

Body Mass Index or BMI is found out by dividing the body mass in kg by the square of the body height in m². Hence its value is derived from the height and weight of a person and depends on an individual's height-weight ratio.

It is used to classify people as underweight, normal, overweight or obese. The accepted classification is as follows:

  • Below 18.5 kg/m² : underweight
  • 18.5 - 25 kg/m² : normal weight
  • 25 - 30 kg/m² : overweight
  • over 30 kg/m² : obese

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