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on: Jul 19, 2018
Morbid obesity is defined as:
 
  A.
  Body weight over 200 pounds no matter how tall the person is.
  B.
  Body mass index (BMI) over 30.
  C.
  Whatever is determined by the individual's physician.
  D.
  BMI over 35.

Question 2

What do the initials BMI stand for?
 
  A.
  Basal metabolic inhibitor
  B.
  Body mass index
  C.
  Body's metabolic index
  D.
  Basic mass indicator


blazinlyss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
BMI of 35 takes into account height and weight. BMI of 30 is considered obese.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
BMI is an approximation of body fat based on a calculation of weight divided by the square of one's height in adults.


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