What do the initials BMI stand for?
A.
Basal metabolic inhibitor
B.
Body mass index
C.
Body's metabolic index
D.
Basic mass indicator
ANS: B
BMI is an approximation of body fat based on a calculation of weight divided by the square of one's height in adults.
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