Which technique for evaluating health risks associated with body weight is based on the concept that a person's weight should be proportional to his or her height-thus yielding sometimes inaccurate results?
A) underwater weighing
B) body mass index
C) skinfold measurement
D) bioelectrical impedance analysis

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is based on the concept that a person's weight should be proportional to their height, but it can sometimes yield inaccurate results as it does not account for muscle mass, bone density, or overall body composition.

Which Technique for Evaluating Health Risks Associated with Body Weight