The U.S. government categorizes body weight status as ________.
A. Underweight, healthy weight, overweight, obese
B. Healthy, unhealthy
C. Underweight, healthy, overweight
D. Thin, healthy, heavy, obese
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Yes. A is correct.
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The correct answer is A. Underweight, healthy weight, overweight, obese.
The U.S. government categorizes body weight status based on the Body Mass Index (BMI) system. BMI is a measure of body fat based on an individual's weight and height. To determine the BMI category, follow these steps:
1. Measure your weight in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs).
2. Measure your height in meters (m) or inches (in).
3. Calculate your BMI using the following formula:
BMI = weight (kg) / (height (m))^2 or BMI = (weight (lbs) / (height (in))^2) x 703
4. Once you have your BMI calculation, refer to the following categories:
- Underweight: BMI less than 18.5
- Healthy weight: BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
- Overweight: BMI between 25 and 29.9
- Obese: BMI 30 or higher
By categorizing body weight status in this way, the U.S. government aims to assess and monitor the prevalence of various weight statuses in the population, as well as inform public health policies and interventions.