#0345 4.1 Body Weight and Compostion

a method of measuring body composition in which a person uses a skinfold caliper to measure the thickness of a fold of fat

• skinfold test

• obesity

• underweight

• overweight

the ratio of fat, bone, and muscle that naturally make up a person's body

• skinfold test

• obesity

• body composition

• overweight

a number calculated from a person's height and weight; an indicator of excess body fat

• skinfold test

• underweight

• body composition

• body mass index (BMI)

a condition characterized by having excess body fat; for adults, a BMI of 30 or higher

• body mass index (BMI)

• overweight

• body composition

• obesity

a condition characterized by having too little body weight for a particular height

• body mass index (BMI)

• underweight

• body composition

• obesity

An adult male wieghs 182 pounds and is 5 feet 10 inches tall. Perform the calculaiton to determine which of the following represents his body mass index (BMI)

• 28.1

• 21.6

• 21.1

• None of the above

Adults with a BMI between 25 and 29.9 are considered

• underweight

• normal weight

• overweight

• obese

Underweight is caused by which of the following?

• chronic insufficient nutrient intake

• underlying medical condition

• psychological, social, and emotional problems

• All of the above