The body mass index:
A) is a pseudoscientific indicator of eating disorders.
B) is a measure of the levels of insulin, glucose, and neuropeptide Y in the bloodstream.
C) provides a single number reflecting a person's weight in relation to his or her height.
D) indicates the rate at which energy for vital body functions is expended while a person is resting.

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The body mass index (BMI) is a measurement of a person's weight in relation to their height. It is calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. It provides a single number as an indicator of whether a person is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese. It is not a pseudoscientific indicator of eating disorders and does not measure levels of insulin, glucose, or neuropeptide Y in the bloodstream. It also does not indicate the rate at which energy is expended while a person is resting, which is measured by the basal metabolic rate.

The Body Mass Index