biochem exam 2- BMI Flashcards
1
Q
Formula for BMI:
A
weight (kg)/ height (m)^2
2
Q
1kg= __ibs
1m= ___inch
A
2.2
39.37
3
Q
BMI categories: healthy, overweight, obese
A
healthy- 18.5-24.9
overweight- 25-29.9
obese (30+)
4
Q
general disease risk levels
young men:
young women:
A
22%, 32%
5
Q
general disease risk levels for men 40+ and women 40+
A
32%, 35%
6
Q
visceral fat
A
upper body fat/central obesity= “common in men”
7
Q
subcutaneous fat
A
lower body fat common in women