Question

BMI is an indicator of the relative proportion of fat and –

• A. height of the body
• B. weight of the body
• C. lean tissue in the body
• D. height and weight of the body

Hint:

Maintaining a healthy BMI reduces the risk of lifestyle diseases like diabetes and heart conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat relative to body structure, calculated from a person’s height and weight.
The formula for BMI is:

\(BMI = \frac{Weight (kg)} {Height (m)^2}\)
This metric categorizes individuals into classifications such as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
- Option (a): Height alone is insufficient for BMI calculation.
- Option (b): Weight alone is insufficient for BMI calculation.
- Option (c): BMI does not directly measure lean tissue.
Therefore, BMI is dependent on both height and weight.