Kendra Goes to the Doctor's Office for a Physical

question 148

Multiple Choice

Kendra goes to the doctor's office for a physical. After measuring Kendra's weight and height, the doctor enters the data into a mathematical formula and then tells Kendra that she is overweight. The doctor most likely used the formula to calculate Kendra's ________________.

• A) body mass index
• B) positive energy balance
• C) set point
• D) obesity rate

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Definitions:

Solomon Asch

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