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