The body mass index allows people to:
A) calculate how many calories they should eat each day.
B) calculate a healthy body weight for their height.
C) determine whether they have a positive or negative energy balance.
D) determine where there set point is.

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The body mass index (BMI) is a measure of weight in relation to height that allows people to determine a healthy body weight for their height. It is commonly used as an indicator of whether someone is overweight or underweight. The BMI does not provide information about how many calories someone should eat or their energy balance, nor does it determine someone's set point.

The Body Mass Index Allows People To