1. What is the primary purpose of using BMI in health assessments?
2. Which anthropometric indicator is most directly associated with visceral fat and related health risks?
3. According to the classifications, what BMI range is considered normal, and what health implications does it have?
Waist-hip ratio — normal?
Less than 1 (men), less than 0.80 (women).
Skinfolds — risk indicator?
Sum over 85th percentile indicates health risk.
BMI — formula?
Weight divided by height squared.
Anthropometry — definition?
Measurement of body size, shape, composition.
BMI — what does it measure?
Body fat index based on weight and height.
Waist circumference thresholds?
102 cm men, 88 cm women.
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