A BMI Should Be Calculated Before One Can Accurately Conclude

question 136

Multiple Choice

A BMI should be calculated before one can accurately conclude that a person is

• A) depressed.
• B) obese.
• C) a smoker.
• D) malnourished.

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Definitions:

Weight-loss Drugs

Medications prescribed to assist individuals in losing weight, typically used as part of a comprehensive weight management plan.

Sibutramine

A medication previously used to treat obesity, later withdrawn from the market due to cardiovascular risk concerns.

Orlistat

A medication used to treat obesity by inhibiting the absorption of fats from the human diet, thereby reducing caloric intake.

Bariatric Surgery

Surgical procedures performed on the stomach or intestines to induce weight loss, typically in cases of severe obesity.