What Is a Shortcoming of Using Body Mass Index (BMI)

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is a shortcoming of using body mass index (BMI) as a tool for screening for overweight and obesity in older adults?

• A) BMI is a simple and roughly accurate method for determining individual (but not population) overweight and obesity.
• B) Older adults do not like getting their BMI measured.
• C) Weight is a better measure of overweight and obesity risk.
• D) Excess body fat in older adults may be underestimated by a BMI score.

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