Adam, Who Is Average Height, Has a Body Mass Index

question 65

Multiple Choice

Adam, who is average height, has a body mass index of 34, which means that he is:

• A) very slender because he expends significantly more calories on vital body functions.
• B) obese.
• C) seriously underweight.
• D) within the normal range for his height and weight.

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