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 calculated using a person’s height and weight to determine their body fat relative to their body structure.
The formula for BMI is:

\(BMI = \frac{Weight (kg)} {Height (m)^2}\)
It is a simple tool to classify individuals into categories like underweight, normal weight, over-weight, or obese.
- Option (a): Only height is insufficient for BMI.
- Option (b): Weight alone cannot determine BMI.
- Option (c): Lean tissue is not directly measured by BMI.
Thus, BMI depends on both height and weight.