Body Mass Index (BMI) Is Used for Assessing

question 9

Multiple Choice

Body mass index (BMI) is used for assessing:

• A) bioelectric impedance.
• B) hydrostatic weighing.
• C) overweight and obesity status.
• D) skinfold thickness.

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