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moongchi

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Which of the following body mass index (BMI) values for an adult would be classified as overweight?
 A) 20 kg/m2
  B) 22 kg/m2
  C) 24 kg/m2
  D) 26 kg/m2

Question 2

Which of the following factors is known to decrease basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
 A) Chronic stress
  B) Elevated levels of thyroid hormones
  C) Fasting and starvation
  D) Milk synthesis during lactation



kingfahad97

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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