The target body mass index for women is:
A. 27 kg/m2
B. 25 kg/m2
C. 22 kg/m2
D. 16 kg/m2
ANS: C
Weight loss through diet and exercise has been found to be the most important factor in the prevention of the progression of metabolic syndrome. Insulin sensitivity increases with weight loss and is thought to be due to the loss of visceral fat. The target BMI is less than 22 kg/m2 for women and less than 27 kg/m2 for men. BMI of 16 kg/m2 is considered too low.
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