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What does the ponderal Index measures?
Question

What does the ponderal Index measures?

A.

Body fat percentage

B.

Body mass per unit height

C.

Body weight relative to height cubed

D.

Lean body mass

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c).
Introduction
The Ponderal Index is a measure of leanness, calculated as weight (kg) divided by height (m) cubed. It is used especially in infants and children.
Information Booster

  • Ponderal Index = body weight / height³.
  • Less affected by height than BMI.
  • BMI is weight/height².
  • Does not measure body fat percentage directly.
Additional Knowledge
  • Body fat percentage measured by other methods.
  • Body mass per unit height is BMI.
  • Lean body mass is muscle/bone weight.
Interesting Fact
The Ponderal Index is sometimes used in paediatrics to detect malnutrition or obesity.

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