Adriana’s doctor wants to talk to her about her Body Mass Index. What does this number MOST accurately indicate?
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the proportion of fat, bone, water, and muscle in her body
the proportion of fat, bone, water, and muscle in her body
the exact number of pounds she needs to lose to be healthy
the exact number of pounds she needs to lose to be healthy
the percentage of vitamins and minerals her body requires each day
the percentage of vitamins and minerals her body requires each day
the number of calories she eats compared to people her same age
the number of calories she eats compared to people her same age
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None of the options accurately indicate what Body Mass Index (BMI) most accurately indicates. BMI is a measurement that indicates the relationship between a person's weight and height and is typically used to assess whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. It does not directly measure the proportion of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the body, the exact number of pounds a person needs to lose to be healthy, the percentage of vitamins and minerals required, or the number of calories eaten compared to people of the same age.
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