As Recommended by Several Health Agencies, the BMI Is Used

question 42

True/False

As recommended by several health agencies, the BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible
weight problems for children as early as 2 years of age.

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Definitions:

Marginal Analysis

The comparison of marginal (“extra” or “additional”) benefits and marginal costs, usually for decision making.

Marginal Benefits

The uplift in utility or enjoyment gained through consuming or producing an added unit of a good or service.

Marginal Costs

The added cost incurred when one more unit of a good or service is produced.

Marginal Benefit

The additional pleasure or utility gained when one more unit of a good or service is consumed.