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Question 1

the metric system formula for BMI:

Answer 1

weight in kg / (height in meters ^ 2)

Question 2

the imperial system formula for BMI:

Answer 2

( weight in lbs / (height in inches ^ 2) ) ⋅ 703

Question 3

underweight for adult men and women is a BMI of:

Answer 3

less than 18.5

Question 4

normal weight for adult men and women is a BMI of:

Answer 4

18.5 - 24.9

Question 5

overweight for adult men and women is a BMI of:

Answer 5

25 - 29.9

Question 6

1st class obesity for adult men and women is a BMI of:
_____________________________________________

2nd class obesity for adult men and women is a BMI of:

Answer 6

30 - 34.9
_____________________________________________
35 - 39.9

Question 7

3rd class morbid obesity for adult men and women is a BMI of:

Answer 7

40 or higher

Question 8

it’s important to note that BMI has some limitations. it does not take into account factors such as ________, ___________, or ___________.

therefore, BMI should be used as a _____________ and is best interpreted in conjunction with other _________ and __________ to provide a more comprehensive view of an individual’s health.

Answer 8

• muscle mass, bone density, or variations in body composition.
• screening tool
• health assessments and measurements

Question 9

BMI is considered an “anthropometric” measurement. what the heck is anthropometry?

Answer 9

the measurement/study of the physical characteristics of the human body, such as height, weight, and body proportions.

Question 10

1 ft = _____ inches

Answer 10

12

Question 11

is the same BMI formula used for men, women, and children?

Answer 11

yes, the same formula is used.

Question 12

are men, women, and children classified the same way for BMI?

Answer 12

no, children are classified differently, while men and women are classified in the same way.

Question 13

how are children’s BMI classified?

Answer 13

it’s categorized into percentiles based on the child’s age and sex.

(BMI classifications for children are age and sex-specific because the growth and development of children vary with age and gender)

Question 14

a child is considered UNDERWEIGHT if their BMI-for-age percentile is ✨below✨the _____ percentile for their age and sex.

this means that the child’s BMI is lower than _____ % of other children’s BMI who are of the same age and gender.

Answer 14

• 5th
• 95%

Question 15

a child is in the NORMAL WEIGHT RANGE if their BMI-for-age percentile falls ✨within✨ the _______ and _______ percentiles for their age and sex.

this means that the child’s BMI is higher than ______% of other children’s BMI who are of the same age and gender, but lower than ______% of other children’s BMI who are of the same age and gender.

Answer 15

• 5th and 84th
• 5% , 84%

Question 16

a child is considered OVERWEIGHT if their BMI-for-age percentile falls ✨within✨ the ______ and _____ percentiles for their age and sex.

this means that the child’s BMI is higher than ______% of other children’s BMI who are of the same age and gender, but lower than ______% of other children’s BMI who are of the same age and gender.

Answer 16

• 85th and 94th
• 85% , 94%

Question 17

a child is classified as OBESE if their BMI-for-age percentile is ✨at or above✨ the ______ percentile for their age and sex.

this means the child’s BMI is higher than ____ % of other children’s BMI who are of the same age and gender.

Answer 17

• 95th
• 95%

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Answer 18

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