The body mass index allows people to:
A) calculate how many calories they should eat each day.
B) calculate a healthy body weight for their height.
C) determine whether they have a positive or negative energy balance.
D) determine where there set point is.
Answer: B
Rationale: The body mass index (BMI) is a statistic commonly used for estimating a healthy body weight that factors in an individual's height.
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