Understanding Healthy Body Weight

What is a healthy body weight based on?

• Your height

• Your age

• Your personal health goals

• Your favorite food

According to the 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines, what is the definition of best weight?

• The weight you can achieve while eating as much as you want

• The weight you can achieve while maintaining good health

• The weight you can achieve by following a strict diet

• The weight you can achieve by exercising excessively

What does BMI stand for?

• Body Mass Indicator

• Body Measurement Index

• Body Mass Index

• Body Measurement Indicator

What is BMI useful for?

• Determining your favorite food

• Assessing your body weight category

• Measuring your height

• Calculating your age

Which of the following is a descriptor of a healthy body weight?

• A weight that is based on your favorite activities

• A weight that is appropriate for your height and age

• A weight that is based on your favorite color

• A weight that is based on your favorite movie

What is NOT one of the BMI categories?

• Underweight

• Overweight

• Obesity

• Acceptable

What does a healthy body weight promote?

• Good health and well-being

• Eating as much as possible

• Avoiding all physical activity

• Watching more TV

Weight can be an indicator of __.

• Your lifestyle

• Your favorite TV show

• Your favorite book

• Your favorite sport

It is not __________ for __________ to be classified as __________ based on _______.

• accurate, children, overweight, height

• appropriate, adults, underweight, age

• valid, individuals, healthy, BMI

• reliable, teenagers, obese, weight

In general, carrying too little and too much body fat are both correlated with __________ health issues.

• minor

• significant

• temporary

• rare