Question

Over half of Americans have a BMI over 30, placing them in the obese category.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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F

Answer 1

F, False

Step-by-step explanation:

This statement is false. There might be a lot, but not over half of Americans have a BMI of over 30.

Answer 2

False

Step-by-step explanation:

This statement is false, even though there may be many people who are obese, it is false to say more than 50% are obese.

BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated as a ratio of mass and height. However, it is not completely accurate, because some people may have a low or high BMI, and be (medically diagnosed) in good health.

If your BMI is:

Below 18: This means you are underweight

18-24: Average weight

24-30: Overweight

Over 30: Obese

(Once again, many people can be classified by their BMI as overweight or underweight, but be in good health according to doctors).