Which Statement Is True of Body Mass Index

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of body mass index?

• A)It correlates with disease risks.
• B)It decreases by 1 unit for every 10 years of life.
• C)It provides an estimate of the fat level of the body.
• D)It is defined as the person's height divided by the square of the weight.
• E)Its absolute value is less important than the rate at which it changes.

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