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imanialler

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Body mass index (BMI) is a ratio of weight to height and is used for assessing the relative health status of the person. What is a disadvantage of assessing weight with BMI?
 
  A) Measuring BMI requires skill and time.
  B) BMI can be elevated for reasons other than excess fat.
  C) Measuring BMI is invasive to the client.
  D) Special equipment is needed.

Question 2

Noninvasive measurements of height, weight, circumferences, and skinfold thickness are known as _____ measurements.
 
  a. objective
  b. mechanical
  c. biochemical
  d. anthropometric


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TheNamesImani

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
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BMI is based on weight. Because muscle, bone, fat, and water all contribute to a body's weight and muscle can weigh more than fat, an individual may actually be in excellent condition.

Answer to Question 2

D
Noninvasive measurements of height, weight, circumferences, and skinfold thickness are known as anthropometric measurements. Biochemical measurements include blood and urine tests. Both anthropometric and biochemical measurements are objective. Some anthropometric measurements are mechanical, but this is not a recognized term.


imanialler

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

miss.ashley

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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