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Maintaining a Healthy Body Composition and Body Image — Quiz

Question 6 • Contemporary Health

Which is one reason to analyze a person’s body mass index (BMI)?

Answer
A
to relate body weight to fat content
B
to determine activity level
C
to accurately determine body fat percentage
D
to help indicate the level of body composition

Explanation

BMI compares a person’s weight with their height, providing a rough indication of whether their weight may be related to excess body fat. It does not directly measure body fat percentage or determine activity level. Therefore, the best answer is “to relate body weight to fat content.”

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