Body mass index (BMI) is BEST described as
a. a ratio of an individual's weight to their height, squared
b. the percentage of an individual's body weight as compared to a reference standard
c. an individual's body density, squared
d. a ratio of an individual's fat tissue to their lean tissue mass, squared
Ans: a. a ratio of an individual's weight to their height, squared
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