BMI is a calculation that divides people into one of four categories: People who are underweight, with a score of less than 18.5; normal weight, with a score between 18.5 and 24.9; overweight, with a score of 25 to 25.9; and obese, with a score of 30 or greater.
Civic engagement or civic participation, according to the American Psychological Association, is individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern.
While these things may seem âboring,â they do help you become more politically involved because you will make better choices when you vote based on understanding of how the political system works. Being an informed voter is just the first step in political involvement. Through continued reading and understanding of candidates or issues, another way to become more politically involved is to write or call your representatives and express how you feel about certain issues.