Measures of obesity (Edexcel GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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BMI formula
BMI formula
BMI below 18.5 indicates
BMI below 18.5 indicates
Underweight
BMI 18.5-24.9 indicates
BMI 18.5-24.9 indicates
Normal weight
BMI 25-29.9 indicates
BMI 25-29.9 indicates
Overweight
BMI 30-40 indicates
BMI 30-40 indicates
Moderately obese
Problem with BMI for athletes
Problem with BMI for athletes
Muscle weighs more than fat; high BMI ≠ overweight
Waist-to-hip ratio formula
Waist-to-hip ratio formula
WHO waist-to-hip obesity threshold (women)
WHO waist-to-hip obesity threshold (women)
Above 0.85
WHO waist-to-hip obesity threshold (men)
WHO waist-to-hip obesity threshold (men)
Above 1.0
High waist-to-hip ratio indicates
High waist-to-hip ratio indicates
More abdominal fat