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BMI

Quiz by Ellie Green

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12 questions
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  • Q1
    What does BMI stand for?
    Body Measurement Index
    Body Mass Index
    Body Muscle Index
    Basic Mass Indicator
    30s
  • Q2
    What is considered obese according to BMI?
    A BMI between 25 and 29.9
    A BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
    A BMI over 30
    A BMI under 18.5
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a major limitation of BMI?
    It does not distinguish muscle from fat
    It only considers age
    It measures height only
    It is difficult to calculate
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is NOT a method of body composition assessment mentioned?
    Step count
    MRI scans
    Waist-to-hip ratio
    Hydrostatic weighing
    30s
  • Q5
    What is one reason BMI can be more problematic for athletes?
    Athletes are always underweight
    Athletes may have a higher muscle mass
    Athletes have lower BMIs
    Athletes do not gain weight
    30s
  • Q6
    What does the yellow, green, and red indicate in the DEXA scan image?
    Fat mass and lean body mass distribution
    Bone density alone
    Height and weight ratios
    Hydration levels
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the healthy range for BMI?
    20.0 to 25.0
    22.0 to 27.0
    18.5 to 24.9
    17.0 to 22.0
    30s
  • Q8
    What measurement technique is NOT a part of assessing body composition?
    Pedometer
    Waist-to-hip ratio
    DEXA scans
    Hydrostatic weighing
    30s
  • Q9
    How is BMI calculated?
    Weight in pounds divided by height in inches squared
    Weight in kilograms divided by height in centimeters
    Weight in kilograms multiplied by height in meters
    Weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared
    30s
  • Q10
    What risk increases with being overweight?
    Better joint flexibility
    Improved muscle mass
    Increased energy levels
    Heart disease
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the primary concern regarding weight related to health risks?
    Extra fat stores
    Skin thickness
    Higher muscle mass
    Bone density
    30s
  • Q12
    Why might athletes have a higher BMI?
    Less weight
    More muscle mass
    Increased height
    Higher body fat
    30s

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