2025 Q1-G9-HW02- Managing your weight

What does it mean to be overweight?

• Weighing less than is healthy for your age

• Weighing more than is healthy for a person of your gender, height, age, and body type

• Weighing exactly the average for your country

• Weighing more than your friends

Why is it important to keep your weight in a range that is right for your body?

• It helps you win sports competitions

• It is important for your overall health

• It makes you taller

• It changes your eye color

Why might being underweight be a problem for young people?

• It can affect their health negatively.

• It always means they are eating too much.

• It means they are very strong.

• It is never a problem for young people.

If a friend is concerned about being underweight, what factors should they consider before deciding if their weight is healthy?

• Their gender, height, age, and body type

• Only their age

• Only their height

• Only their gender

According to the bar graph, which country has the highest number of underweight children (in millions)?

• Bangladesh

• India

• Nigeria

• China

Based on the data in the bar graph, which of the following countries has fewer underweight children than Bangladesh but more than the Philippines?

• Pakistan

• India

• Viet Nam

• Ethiopia

What does BMI stand for in the context of assessing healthy weight?

• Body Mass Index

• Body Measurement Indicator

• Basic Mass Index

• Body Muscle Indicator

What is the purpose of calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI)?

• To assess your body size based on your height and weight

• To measure your muscle strength

• To determine your daily calorie intake

• To check your blood pressure

If a person has a BMI of 17, which category do they fall into according to the chart?

• Normal

• Underweight

• Overweight

• Obese

A student has a BMI of 28. Based on the chart, what steps might they consider to move into the "Normal" category?

• Increase calorie intake and reduce physical activity

• Maintain current lifestyle

• Adopt a balanced diet and increase physical activity

• Gain more weight