Kimberly Learns That Each of Her Three Best Friends Has

question 80

Multiple Choice

Kimberly learns that each of her three best friends has a BMI of 30 or greater, which means that they are obese. She herself is overweight, with a BMI of 27, but is not obese. Which of the following is true?

• A)Her BMI suggests that she does not have a genetic predisposition toward obesity.
• B)Her BMI places her at a 37% risk for morbid obesity.
• C)Having obese friends is unrelated to her own weight level.
• D)Having obese friends increases her risk of obesity by 57%.

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Definitions:

Specific Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of certain objects or situations that pose little or no actual danger.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, beyond that of normal stress.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that leads to avoidance behavior.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks—sudden periods of intense fear or discomfort that may include palpitations, sweating, and feelings of impending doom.