Which body type is characterized by a tall, lean frame with a low BMI?

Which body type is characterized by a tall, lean frame with a low BMI?

• A. Round and heavy body type; High BMI
• B. Short and stocky body type
• C. Tall and lean body type; Low BMI
• D. Broad-shouldered, muscular build

Answer: (C)

Understanding how BMI relates to body form is what this item is testing. A tall, lean frame with a low BMI fits because BMI measures weight relative to height, so a person who is tall but not heavy tends to have a lower BMI. The other descriptions describe different patterns—round and heavy with a high BMI, short and stocky, or a broad-shouldered muscular build—not the tall, lean, lower-BMI profile. So the tall and lean description with a low BMI is the best match.

Understanding how BMI relates to body form is what this item is testing. A tall, lean frame with a low BMI fits because BMI measures weight relative to height, so a person who is tall but not heavy tends to have a lower BMI. The other descriptions describe different patterns—round and heavy with a high BMI, short and stocky, or a broad-shouldered muscular build—not the tall, lean, lower-BMI profile. So the tall and lean description with a low BMI is the best match.