An Absolute Value for a BMI That Denotes Obesity Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

An absolute value for a BMI that denotes obesity is not used for children because:

• A)Obesity is only determined by BMI after age 15 years
• B)Children are still growing, which complicates interpretation of BMI
• C)Classifying a child as obese would upset parents and children and possibly create bias
• D)Children have more muscle tissue than adults

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