Formative Practice 3.4 – Form 4 Science (KSSM) Chapter 3

Question 1:
What is the meaning of Body Mass Index?

Answer:
Body mass ratio compared to height

Question 2:
What is the importance of calculating Body Mass Index?

Answer:
It can prevent the possibility of getting serious illnesses

Question 3:
If you have a BMI of 30.0, which category are you in?

Answer:
Obesity/ overweight

Question 4:
What are the risks of being obese?

Answer:
Increases the risk of suffering from serious illnesses such as heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes mellitus and cancer.

Question 5:
If we are underweight, will we be free of health issues? Justify your answer.

Answer:
No. Being underweight also increases the risk of acquiring health problems such as heart diseases, decrease in the body’s defence against diseases, fatigue, anaemia and depression.

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