Calculating BMI & WHR
Practice Quiz C-27-B
Practice Quiz C-27-B
1. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculated value that allows direct comparison among people of differing height and weight.
2. Advantages of using a BMI Chart over a BMI Calculator include:
Use the chart below to answer Q3.
- A. True
- B. False
2. Advantages of using a BMI Chart over a BMI Calculator include:
- A. Quicker & Easier
- B. Shows the person's BMI "in context" and Healthy Weight Range.
Use the chart below to answer Q3.
3. What is the BMI for someone who is 5'8" tall and weighs 197 pounds?
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.
5. The "boundary" value for the WHR is 0.4 or less, because it indicates increased risk.
6. A high Waist:Height Ratio correlates with:
7. If measured properly, BMI and WHR will always match regarding the person's weight-related health risk category.
8. What is the WHR for someone who is 5'8" tall and has a WC of 36"?
- A. 26
- B. 28
- C. 30
- D. 32
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
5. The "boundary" value for the WHR is 0.4 or less, because it indicates increased risk.
- A. True
- B. False
6. A high Waist:Height Ratio correlates with:
- A. High Aerobic Capacity
- B. Increased Lean Body Mass (muscles)
- C. Abdominal Obesity
7. If measured properly, BMI and WHR will always match regarding the person's weight-related health risk category.
- A. True
- B. False
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
The correct answers are:
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A, 5-B, 6-C, 7-B, 8-D. 9-B, 10-A
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A, 5-B, 6-C, 7-B, 8-D. 9-B, 10-A