Q11 Given below are two statement, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason(R). Assertion(A): An obese person has BMI more than 30 Reason(R): BMI indicates the flexibility of a person, Find the correct answer from the following: a) Both(A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A). b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) c) (a) is true, but (R) is false. d) (a) is false, but (R) is true.
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ANSWER: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
REASON:
An obese person has a BMI of more than 30.
Because a BMI of 30 and above is considered obese(overweight). Individuals who fall into the BMI range of 25 to 34.9, and have a waist size of over 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women, are referred to be at high risk for health problems.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to mature men and women.
OBESITY:
Obesity is commonly caused by consuming more calories, particularly those in fatty and sugary foods. The excess energy is stored by the body as fat.
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