ALU book Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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What medical issues can be caused by obesity?
A
hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer
2
Q
Define build
A
the physical makeup of the body
3
Q
What equation is used to calculate BMI
A
(weight in pounds/height in inches/height in inches) x 730, or
BMI=weight in kilograms/(height in meters)2
4
Q
what BMI measurements are considered overweight
A
between 25 and 29.9
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