Why is BMI a superior indicator of a healthy weight, compared to the height and weight tables?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The major disadvantage of the height and weight tables is that they were originally designed with data from 25- to 59-year-olds, which means they may underrepresent older adults and individuals younger than 25 years of age. BMI is superior because it applies to more age groups in the population than the height and weight tables.
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a. Dietetic assistant b. Dietetic technician c. Clinical dietitian d. Clinical nutrition manager
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b. reuse items as much as possible. c. use paper towels rather than cloths that need washing. d. ask for paper sacks rather than plastic ones. e. buy products online.
Which meal contains food from each of the basic food groups on MyPlate?
a. scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice, and toast b. brown rice, broccoli, pork, and green tea c. oatmeal, nuts, low-fat milk, vegetable juice, and grapefruit d. peanut butter, bread, raisins, apple, and yogurt e. fish, brown rice, fortified soy milk, dried beans, and salad
The health benefits of being physically active include all of the following except: a. increased resistance to infections
b. improved bone density and body composition. c. reduced type 2 diabetes risk and better blood glucose management. d. lower heart disease risk with improved circulation. e. lower incidence and reduced severity of eating disorders.