Weight Management Vocabulary

What does weight management involve?

• Following a short-term diet program to lose weight quickly.

• Using resources like dietary choices and physical activity to reach or maintain a healthy weight as part of your lifestyle.

• Using weight loss supplements to achieve your desired body weight.

• Fasting intermittently to reduce calorie intake.

What does body composition refer to?

• The weight of your body in kilograms

• The percentage of water in your body.

• The proportions of muscle, fat, and other tissues that make up your body weight.

• The density of your bones compared to your overall weight.

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

• A measure of your endurance capacity.

• A calculation involving a person's weight and height measurements.

• The total mass of muscle in your body.

• A calculation based solely on a person's weight.

Which BMI range is considered a healthy weight for adults?

• Less than 18.5

• 18.5-24.9

• 25-29.9

• 30 or more

What BMI range is defined as overweight for adults?

• Less than 18.5

• 18.5-24.9

• 25-29.9

• 30 or more

An adult with a BMI less than what value is considered underweight?

• 18.5

• 24.9

• 25

• 30

Obesity in adults is characterized by a BMI of:

• Less than 18.5

• 18.5-24.9

• 25-29.9

• 30 or more

For men, a waist circumference of what or higher is considered a health risk?

• 35 inches

• 37 inches

• 40 inches

• 42 inches