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BMI and Energy Terms
BMI, BMR, and other energy balance terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Term for fat stored around internal organs in the abdominal area | Visceral fat |
| Measures body weight relative to height to assess weight status | Body Mass Index (BMI) |
| Type of fat found under the skin that provides cushioning and energy storage | Subcutaneous fat |
| Body shape linked to greater health risks | Apple shape |
| Health problems linked to excess visceral fat | Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension |
| Normal BMI but high body fat and metabolic risk | Metabolically Obese Normal Weight (MONW) |
| Central adiposity is | Fat accumulation in the abdominal region around organs |
| Factors that best assess health risk beyond BMI | Waist circumference, disease profile, and physical activity |
| BMR stands for | Basal metabolic rate |