Asked by Amanda Grmick on Jul 20, 2024

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Dan has a body mass index of 31.Which category describes Dan

A)  underweight
B)  normal weight 
C)  overweight
D)  obese

Body Mass Index

A measurement that assesses an individual's body weight relative to their height, used to categorize underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity.

Obese

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, which presents a risk to health.

  • Grasp the bodily and mental responses triggered by hunger and consumption of food.
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katherine quintanillaJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A body mass index (BMI) of 31 falls in the category of obesity, which is defined as having a BMI of 30 or higher.