CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Study for the CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist Test. Prepare efficiently with flashcards and multiple-choice questions, complete with hints and explanations. Ace your exam with ease!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What does BMI stand for and what does it indicate?

Body Mass Index, indicating metabolic rate
Body Mass Index, indicating weight appropriateness for height
Body Measurement Index, indicating fat distribution
Body Muscle Index, indicating muscle mass

The correct answer is: Body Mass Index, indicating weight appropriateness for height

BMI stands for Body Mass Index, and it is a calculation of a person's weight in relation to their height. This measurement is used to determine if an individual's weight is appropriate for their height, and can be seen as an indicator of their overall health and potential risk for certain health issues. Option A is incorrect because BMI does not indicate metabolic rate, which is the rate at which the body burns calories. Option C is incorrect because BMI does not measure fat distribution, but rather the overall weight-to-height ratio. Option D is incorrect because BMI does not take into account muscle mass, which can affect a person's weight but does not necessarily indicate their overall health.