Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated using which parameters?
A. Height and waist circumference
B. Fat percentage and muscle mass
C. Weight and height
D. Weight and age
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index used to classify underweight, overweight, and obesity. It is calculated as a person's weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters (kg/m2). While it is a useful population-level screening tool, it does not directly measure body fat and may not be accurate for athletes or the elderly.
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The pituitary, located at the base of the brain, controls many endocrine glands via its hormones, earning the name 'master gland'. Insulin is from pancreas; it is connected to hypothalamus by infundibulum.
Explanation:
Sucrose (table sugar) is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. Glucose and fructose are monosaccharides, glycogen is a polysaccharide. Other disaccharides include maltose and lactose.
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