Which of the Following Determines the Categories for Obesity, Overweight

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following determines the categories for obesity, overweight, and at risk of being overweight?

• A) weight
• B) average calories consumed daily
• C) waist-to-hip ratio
• D) body mass index

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