Weight by Itself Is a Valid Indicator of Obesity

question 79

True/False

Weight by itself is a valid indicator of obesity.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Techniques

Strategies used in psychological treatment to modify behavior, often through reinforcement, punishment, or modeling.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, leading to developmental and intellectual delays.

Trisomy 21

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome, also known as Down syndrome.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon in which a patient's symptoms can improve after receiving a fake treatment or substance, due to their belief in its efficacy rather than any therapeutic effect.