Question

For whom is weight most likely to be an unreliable indicator of fatness? Select all that

apply.
A professional bodybuilder
A post-menopausal woman
An older adult man in his 70s.
A patient with wasting disease
A woman due to menstruate within a few days

Answer 1

Weight is most likely to be an unreliable indicator of fatness for the following individuals:

- A professional bodybuilder: Their weight may be higher due to increased muscle mass.
- A patient with wasting disease: They may have a low weight despite low body fat due to muscle and tissue loss.

Weight is generally more reliable for assessing fatness in most other individuals, including post-menopausal women, older adult men, and women due to menstruate within a few days.