Asked by
Bermet Burkanova
on Nov 11, 2024Verified
Tarik,who is average height,has a BMI of 34,which means that he is
A) very slender because he expends significantly more calories on vital body functions.
B) obese.
C) seriously underweight.
D) within the normal range for his height and weight.
BMI
Body Mass Index, a measure used to classify individuals based on their body weight adjusted for their height, indicating whether they have a healthy weight, underweight, overweight, or obesity.
Obese
A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that presents a risk to health, often defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
Very Slender
Describes an object or person that is notably thin or fine in width or build.
- Understand the influence of genetic and environmental aspects on body weight and obesity.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the influence of genetic and environmental aspects on body weight and obesity.