Questions and Answers
What does a BMI less than 18.5 classify as?
What is the BMI range for being classified as overweight?
What does a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.75 indicate?
Healthy ratio
A waist to hip ratio greater than ______ for women indicates abdominal adiposity.
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A waist to hip ratio greater than ______ for men indicates abdominal adiposity.
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How do you calculate the waist to hip ratio?
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List the two measurements required to determine the waist to hip ratio.
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Study Notes
BMI Classification
- BMI < 18.5 indicates an increased risk of disease and classifies as Underweight.
- BMI 18.6-21.99 is considered Low risk and classified as Acceptable.
- BMI 22.0-24.99 is classified as Acceptable with a Very low disease risk.
- BMI 25.0-29.99 suggests an increased disease risk, classifying as Overweight.
- BMI 30-34.99 denotes a High risk, classified as Obese.
- BMI 35.0-39.99 indicates Very high risk, categorized as Obese II.
- BMI > 40 shows Extremely high risk, classified as Obese III.
Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculation
- WHR is calculated by dividing waist circumference by hip circumference.
- Example: A waist of 45 inches and hips of 36 inches results in a WHR of 0.8 (36/45).
- Another example: A waist of 30 inches and hips of 40 inches results in a WHR of 0.75 (30/40).
- Ratios above 0.86 for women and 0.95 for men indicate a higher risk of abdominal adiposity.
Waist to Hip Ratio Measurement Guidelines
- Measure the smallest part of the waist for accurate results.
- Measure the largest part of the hips to establish the hip measurement.
- Calculate the WHR by dividing the waist measurement by the hip measurement.
- Women with a WHR greater than 0.80 and men greater than 0.95 are at increased risk for various diseases.
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This quiz focuses on understanding BMI classifications and waist to hip ratio examples. It includes flashcards that provide essential definitions and risk categories for BMI. Test your knowledge of these important health metrics to better understand body composition and health risks.
