Match each item with the best definition.

Question

Column A
1.
metabolism:
e
metabolism
2.
body mass index (BMI):
a
body mass index (BMI)
3.
obese:
b
obese
4.
overweight:
c
overweight
5.
underweight:
d
underweight
Column B
a.a measure of body weight relative to height
b.having a weight that is greater than the standard weight range for a particular height
c.having an excess of body fat
d.having a weight that is less than the standard weight range for a particular height
e.the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food

Answer 1

Here are the correct matches between Column A and Column B:

1. metabolism: e - the process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food
2. body mass index (BMI): a - a measure of body weight relative to height
3. obese: c - having an excess of body fat
4. overweight: b - having a weight that is greater than the standard weight range for a particular height
5. underweight: d - having a weight that is less than the standard weight range for a particular height