Which of the Following Describes an Association Between Body Weight

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes an association between body weight and mortality?

• A)Obesity is the fourth leading cause of premature death
• B)Overweight men who are physically fit have a lower mortality risk than normal-weight,unfit men
• C)Normal-weight men who are physically unfit have a similar mortality risk versus normal-weight fit men
• D)The amount of weight gain in adulthood that is not associated with increased mortality is 20 pounds or less

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The skipping of feasible improvements from various alternatives due to settling on one.

Own Savings

The portion of personal or household income that is not spent on consumption but is kept aside for future use, investments, or emergencies.

Economic Profit

The variance identified between overall proceeds and all-inclusive financial outgoings, inclusive of both explicit and veiled costs.

Investment Return

The gain or loss on an investment over a specified time period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.