BMI CALCULATIONS

Calculate BMI woman weighing 163 lbs and height 4'10

163/58^2 x 703 = 34.06

Which of the following is considered a normal body mass index (BMI)? 18.5 - 24.9 26.5-32.9 22.9 - 30.5 16.9-22.9

18.5 - 24.9 Normal BMI is considered to be 18.5 - 24.9. A BMI below that would indicate that the individual is underweight, while a higher value may indicate that the individual is overweight.

A BMI over what value could indicate severe obesity? 38 40 36 34

40 BMI values between 30 and 39.9 indicate obesity, while a BMI over 40 could indicate that the individual is severely obese.

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin? Possible Answers: Vitamin E Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 Explanation: Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is the only water-soluble vitamin listed. Vitamins A, E, D, and K are all fat soluble and so should be consumed with fat to be absorbed.

What is the formula for calculating Body Mass Index (BMI)?

WEIGHT(KG)/HEIGHT(M)^2 Explanation: In standard units, the formula for body mass index is: weight(lb)/height(in)2∗703

Calculate BMI (body mass index, an index indicating obesity, overweight, normal weight, underweight) man weighing m = 70 kg and height h = 156 cm. The index is calculated according to equation (formula):

h=156 cm→ m=156:100 m=1.56 m m=70 kg =m/h^2​ =70/1.56^2 ​=28.8