Childhood Obesity Is Defined as a Body Mass Index Greater

question 44

Multiple Choice

Childhood obesity is defined as a body mass index greater than:

• A) 40 kg.
• B) 30 kg/m².
• C) 10 kg.
• D) None of these is correct.

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Definitions:

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