Adriana’s doctor wants to talk to her about her Body Mass Index. What does this number MOST accurately indicate?

Question

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Responses

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

Answer 1

The correct response is that Body Mass Index (BMI) most accurately indicates:

the proportion of fat, bone, water, and muscle in her body.

BMI is a measure that uses height and weight to estimate body fat and categorizes individuals into underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese ranges. While it does not directly measure body composition (the exact amounts of fat, bone, water, and muscle), it serves as a general indicator of body fat and overall health risk associated with weight.