Energy Balance Flashcards

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what is BMI

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Body Mass Index - weight in kg divided by height in meters squared
A value below 18 suggests an underweight individual
Value above 30 suggests an obese individual

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What is waist to hip ratio ?

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A different way to determine how likely someone is to develop heaty disease. Value above 1 suggest a health risk

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