Quiz 4 (Body Mass Index)

What is body mass index?

• A measurement of body mass

• A measurement of body mass against height

• A measurement of height against body mass

• A measurement of body fats

Which of the following is the correct formula to calculate body mass index (BMI)?

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A person is 178 cm tall and has body mass of 68 kg.

What is his BMI value?

• 2.62

• 3.85

• 21.46

• 38.20

• None of the above

A person is 167.5 cm tall and has body mass of 78 kg.

What is his/her BMI value?

[No need write unit]

(a)  

A person with body mass of 70 kg has BMI of 25

What is his/her height, in cm?

[Leave your answer in one decimal place and no need write unit]

(a)  

A child who has mass of 20 kg and he is 103 cm high.

What is his category depends on BMI?

• Underweight

• Normal

• Overweight

• Obese

• Extremely obese

Is the person who is underweight will be free from all health problem?

• Yes

• No

What is/are the risk(s) of being overweight?

• Stroke

• High blood pressure

• Anaemia

• Osteoarthritis

How to control body mass by an overweight person?

• Eat more snacks

• Avoid eating food rich in sugar

• Eat more food rich in sodium (salt)

• Do more physical exercise

Is BMI ideal/perfect in measuring whether a person is obesity?

• Yes

• No