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Comprehension
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A
Mark each statement as either true (T) or false (F) according to the
reading.
1.
____ An obese person always looks very fat.
2.
____ The most popular way of determining body fat is by weight.
3.
____ BMI is not always a very reliable way to measure body fat.
4.
____ Only very skilled people can measure BMI.
B
Choose the best answer according to the reading.
1.
What people would NOT show high BMIs?
a.
Obese
people
b.
Very muscular people
c.
Elderly
people
d.
Average
people
2.
What is the main advantage of using the BMI?
a. It is based on the individual’s body.
b. It is always reliable.
c. It does not require special equipment or skills.
d. It is of limited use.
3.
Why is the BMI important to get?
a. We can plan a diet.
b. We can understand our body’s processes.
c. We know how healthy we are.
d. We can enjoy eating.
C
For the next two questions, look for the answers in the passage and
write them on the lines provided.
1.
When do we consider a person obese?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
2.
Who do supporters of BMI think that this test should NOT be used for?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
