Health professionals often use Body Mass Index (BMI) as a primary indicator of a person's fitness; however, critics argue that BMI is an _______ measure because it does not distinguish between muscle weight and fat weight.

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Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

A

imperfect

B

exhaustive

C

ideal

D

irrelevant

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the best answer. The text states that BMI "does not distinguish" between muscle and fat. Therefore, it is flawed. "Imperfect" means faulty or incomplete.

Choice B is incorrect because "exhaustive" means complete. Choice C is incorrect because "ideal" means perfect. Choice D is incorrect because "irrelevant" means having no connection, but it is still a "primary indicator."

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