Health care professionals use a measure called the __________ to classify individuals' body weights.

A) ideal weight
B) height/weight ratio
C) set point estimate
D) body mass index (BMI)

Health care professionals commonly use the body mass index (BMI) to classify individuals' body weights. BMI takes into account both height and weight and is a widely accepted tool for assessing obesity and overweight status. Ideal weight, height/weight ratio, and set point estimate are not commonly used measures for classifying body weight.