Question

which factor can result in overestimation of body fat using bmi?
multiple choice
people who have a muscular build, or more muscle mass.
adults who have lost muscle mass.
children who are growing
women with a smaller body frame and less muscle mass.

Explanation:

BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated as weight divided by height squared ($BMI=\frac{weight}{height^{2}}$). It does not distinguish between muscle mass and fat mass. Muscular people have more muscle mass (which is denser than fat). Since BMI considers all mass (muscle and fat) in its calculation, a muscular person will have a higher weight - to - height ratio (higher BMI) even if their body fat percentage is low. Adults who lost muscle mass would have a lower weight (assuming no significant fat gain), so their BMI would be lower (no overestimation of fat). Growing children have a different BMI interpretation (age - specific percentiles), but it's not about overestimating fat in the same way as muscle - fat confusion. Women with smaller body frames and less muscle mass would have lower weights (assuming similar height), so their BMI would be lower (no overestimation of fat).

Answer:

People who have a muscular build, or more muscle mass.