An 18 Year-Old Female Whose BMI Is 31 Kg/m² but Whose

question 4

Multiple Choice

An 18 year-old female whose BMI is 31 kg/m² but whose BMI for sex and age is at the 93rd percentile would be considered

• A) underweight
• B) healthy weight
• C) overweight
• D) obese

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Definitions:

Pouches

Small bags or flexible containers, usually closed with a zipper or by similar means, used for holding or carrying items.

Small Intestine

The segment of the digestive system situated between the stomach and the large intestine, serving as the primary site for food digestion and nutrient absorption.

Lingual Frenulum

A flap of mucosa that holds the body of the tongue to the floor of the oral cavity.

Mucous Membrane

A layer of epithelial tissue that secretes mucus and lines various body cavities and tubular organs including the gut and respiratory passages.