Measures of obesity (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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BMI stands for
BMI stands for
Body Mass Index
BMI formula
BMI formula
BMI below 18.5
BMI below 18.5
Underweight
BMI 18.5-24.9
BMI 18.5-24.9
Normal
BMI 25-29.9
BMI 25-29.9
Overweight
BMI 30-40
BMI 30-40
Moderately obese
BMI above 40
BMI above 40
Severely obese
Why BMI unreliable for athletes
Why BMI unreliable for athletes
Muscle weighs more than fat, high BMI doesn't mean overweight
Waist-to-hip ratio formula
Waist-to-hip ratio formula
Higher waist-to-hip ratio means
Higher waist-to-hip ratio means
More abdominal fat
Waist-to-hip obesity threshold: women
Waist-to-hip obesity threshold: women
Above 0.85
Waist-to-hip obesity threshold: men
Waist-to-hip obesity threshold: men
Above 1.0
Health risks of high waist-to-hip ratio
Health risks of high waist-to-hip ratio
Heart disease, type 2 diabetes