Which of the following is not a weakness of body mass index (BMI) as a measurement? O it allows for comparisons over long periods of time (inertia) O More than 50% of individuals considered overweight by BMI standards display a healthy cardiometabolic profile Muscle is 18% heavier than fat O abdominal weight is more detrimental than weight carried on the hips/buttocks region

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Which of the following is not a weakness of body mass index (BMI) as a measurement?
O it allows for comparisons over long periods of time (inertia)
More than 50% of individuals considered overweight by BMI standards display a healthy
cardiometabolic profile
Muscle is 18% heavier than fat
O abdominal weight is more detrimental than weight carried on the hips/buttocks region
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is not a weakness of body mass index (BMI) as a measurement? O it allows for comparisons over long periods of time (inertia) More than 50% of individuals considered overweight by BMI standards display a healthy cardiometabolic profile Muscle is 18% heavier than fat O abdominal weight is more detrimental than weight carried on the hips/buttocks region
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