Health care professionals use a measure called the __________ to classify individuals' body weights.
A) ideal weight
B) height/weight ratio
C) set point estimate
D) body mass index (BMI)

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Health care professionals commonly use the body mass index (BMI) to classify individuals' body weights. BMI takes into account both height and weight and is a widely accepted tool for assessing obesity and overweight status. Ideal weight, height/weight ratio, and set point estimate are not commonly used measures for classifying body weight.

Health Care Professionals Use a Measure Called the __________ to Classify