DEFINITIONS Flashcards
1
Q
what does BMI define?
A
overweight & obesity
2
Q
when is an adult considered obese on a BMI scale?
A
> 30kg/m2
3
Q
as of 2010, what growth charts are used to assess weight of Canadian children (5-19)?
A
WHO growth charts
- (CDC an prevention growth charts are used in U.S)
4
Q
overweight is at what percentile for their age and gender?
A
at or above 85 percentile but below 97 percentile
