Asked by Viviana Mendoza on Apr 27, 2024
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An individual is considered obese if his or her body mass index (BMI) is
A) 20 or higher.
B) 25 or higher.
C) 30 or higher.
D) higher than 50.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
A measure used to categorize a person's body weight based on their height, indicating if they are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese.
Obese
A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, which presents a risk to health, generally defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
- Acknowledge the effect of environmental and situational factors on dietary habits and obesity.
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Zybrea KnightMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
According to the World Health Organization, a BMI of 30 or higher is considered as obesity.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the effect of environmental and situational factors on dietary habits and obesity.