The ratio between weight and height that is used to determine whether a person is below, at, or above normal weight is referred to as the "_____."
A) organ reserve
B) body mass index
C) set point
D) optimal weight

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The body mass index (BMI) is the ratio that uses weight and height to determine a person's body composition and whether they fall into the categories of underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. The other options, organ reserve, set point, and optimal weight, are related to different aspects of weight regulation in the body, but do not specifically refer to the ratio of weight and height used in determining BMI.

The Ratio Between Weight and Height That Is Used to Determine