Question

Indicators for obesity include all, EXCEPT:

• A. Body Mass Index
• B. Ponderal Index
• C. Brocca Index
• D. Breteau Index

Hint:

Remember, the Breteau Index is an entomological indicator, not related to human body composition or obesity assessment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Indicators for obesity include:

• Body Mass Index (BMI): A widely used measure for obesity, calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m²).
• Ponderal Index: Similar to BMI but used more often in pediatric populations.
• Brocca Index: A simple anthropometric measure, used as a guideline for ideal body weight based on height.

Breteau Index, however, is unrelated to obesity. It is an indicator used in entomology to measure the density of mosquito larvae and assess vector control efforts.