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Question 47

The table below shows the classification of Body Mass Index (BMI) values.

BMI rangeClassification
Below 18.5Underweight
18.5 – 24.9Normal weight
25.0 – 29.9Overweight
30.0 and aboveObese

Males with a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.90 or above are clinically defined as having abdominal obesity.

Male A has a BMI of 31.8 and a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.94.

Explain what these measurements show about Male A's body mass and fat distribution.

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Non-communicable diseases and lifestyle factors Questions

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