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Quiz 27-B

Anthropometrics

Part B: Calculating BMI & WHR

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1. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculated value that allows direct comparison among people of differing height and weight. *

A. True B. False

1. The correct answer is: A

2. Advantages of using a BMI Chart over a BMI Calculator include (Mark all that apply): *

A. Quicker B. Easier C. Shows the person's Healthy Weight Range. D. Shows the person's BMI "in context"

2. The correct answer is: C,D

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3. What is the BMI for someone who is 5'8" tall and weighs 197 pounds? *

A. 26 B. 28 C. 30 D. 32

3. The correct answer is: C

4. A person's Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHR) is defined as Waist Circumference divided by Height, with both being measured in the same units. *

A. True B. False

4. The correct answer is: A

5. The "boundary" value for the WHR is 0.4 or less, because it indicates increased risk. *

A. True B. False

5. The correct answer is: B

6. A high Waist:Height Ratio correlates with: *

A. High Aerobic Capacity B. Increased Lean Body Mass (muscles) C. Abdominal Obesity

6. The correct answer is: C

7. If measured properly, BMI and WHR will always match regarding the person's weight-related health risk category. *

A. True B. False

7. The correct answer is: B

8. What is the WHR for someone who is 5'8" tall and has a WC of 36"? *

A. 0.47 B. 0.49 C. 0.51 D. 0.53

8. The correct answer is: D

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