According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018)

question 96

Multiple Choice

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018) , a person with a body mass index (BMI) at the 90th percentile is

• A) obese.
• B) overweight.
• C) at risk of being overweight.
• D) underweight.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genetic makeup with the environment.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an individual, including all inherited genes, which can influence characteristics and disease risk.

Genetic Structure

The arrangement or organization of genes within a population, revealing variations that affect the population's evolution and adaptation.

Eugenics

A set of beliefs and practices aimed at improving the genetic quality of the human population through selective breeding.