Which Statement Describes an Association Between Body Weight and Mortality

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement 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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