Height and Weight

If Miss Sandee weighs 58 kg and is 1.55 meters tall, what is her BMI?

• 22.5

• 24.1

• 25

• 26.4

Answer explanation

Using the formula BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (m)^2, Miss Sandee's BMI is 24.14, which rounds to 24.1.

A person has a height of 1.70 meters and a BMI of 26. Calculate their weight.

• 70.5

• 72

• 73.2

• 75.3

Answer explanation

Using the BMI formula rearranged to Weight = BMI * Height^2, the weight is calculated as 26 * (1.70)^2 = 75.29 kg, which rounds to 75.3 kg.

Create a health report summary for a person who is 1.60 meters tall and weighs 80 kg. Use the BMI formula and chart to classify their weight status.

• The person has a BMI of 31.25 and is classified as "Obese".

• The person has a BMI of 29.69 and is classified as "Overweight".

• The person has a BMI of 31.25 and is classified as "Overweight".

• The person has a BMI of 29.69 and is classified as "Obese".

Answer explanation

Using the BMI formula, the person's BMI is 80 / (1.60)^2 = 31.25, which classifies them as "Obese" according to the BMI chart.

Create a health report summary for a 10-year-old girl who is 135 cm tall and weighs 40 kg. Use the chart to evaluate her height and weight status.

• The girl is within the standard height and weight ranges for her age.

• The girl is within the standard height range but in the overweight category for her weight.

• The girl is in the overweight category for both height and weight.

• The girl is in the standard height range but slightly underweight for her weight.

Answer explanation

According to the chart, a 10-year-old girl who is 135 cm tall and weighs 40 kg falls within both the standard height and weight ranges.

Create a health report summary for a 13-year-old boy who is 145 cm tall and weighs 45 kg. Use the table to evaluate if he falls within the standard growth range for his age.

• The boy is within the standard weight and height ranges for his age.

• The boy is within the standard weight range but below the standard height range for his age.

• The boy is within the standard height range but above the standard weight range for his age.

• The boy is below the standard height range and within the standard weight range for his age.

Answer explanation

For 13-year-old boys, the weight range is 31.6 - 54.6 kg and the height range is 140.9 - 164.0 cm. Therefore, a boy who is 145 cm tall and weighs 45 kg is within both standard ranges.

If a 15-year-old girl is 160 cm tall and weighs 50 kg, what is her weight status based on the chart?

• Thin

• Underweight

• Average

• Overweight

Answer explanation

For a height of 160 cm, a weight of 50 kg falls into the "Average" category according to the chart.

If a 16-year-old girl weighs 65 kg, what is her weight status according to the chart?

• Standard weight

• Slightly underweight

• Overweight

• Obese

Answer explanation

For a 16-year-old girl, a weight of 65 kg falls into the "Overweight" category based on the chart.

Energy that is stored by an object due to its position above the ground. Depends on weight and height

• Elastic Potential Energy

• Chemical Potential Energy

• Gravitational Potential Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

If a person is 1.80 meters tall and weighs 75 kg, what is their BMI?

• 23.1

• 24.5

• 25.9

• 26.5

A child is 1.20 meters tall and has a BMI of 18. Calculate their weight.

• 25.9 kg

• 26.5 kg

• 27.2 kg

• 28.8 kg