Which of the following is NOT true about the body mass index?
A. Uses statistical data of weight and height across the population
B. Measures the percentage of one's body fat directly
C. Relies on a correlation between weight and body fat
D. Does not account for one's body frame size or muscle content
Answer (1)
The Body Mass Index (BMI) measures weight relative to height but does not directly measure body fat. Among the provided options, B is the false statement since BMI does not measure body fat directly. Thus, the answer is B. ;
