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justinmsk

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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which BMI category represents overweight?
 
 A. < 18.5
  B. 18.5-24.9
  C. 25.0-29.9
  D.  30

Question 2

Body mass index (BMI) is defined as
 
 A. a person's waistto-hip ratio.
  B. the ratio of the fat mass to fat-free mass.
  C. a person's height divided by the square of their body weight.
  D. a person's body weight divided by the square of their height.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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