The body mass index:
A)is a pseudoscientific indicator of eating disorders.
B)is a measure of the levels of insulin, glucose, and NPY in the bloodstream.
C)provides a single number reflecting a person's weight in relation to his or her height.
D)indicates the rate at which energy for vital body functions is expended while a person is resting.

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The body mass index (BMI) provides a single number reflecting a person's weight in relation to his or her height. It is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. It is commonly used as a screening tool to identify potential weight-related health problems, although it does have limitations in its accuracy for some populations (e.g. athletes, elderly individuals). It is not a pseudoscientific indicator of eating disorders, nor does it measure levels of insulin, glucose, or NPY in the bloodstream, or indicate the rate at which energy for vital body functions is expended while a person is resting.

The Body Mass Index