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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When interpreting BMI results, a person is only considered unhealthy if they score within the “overweight” or “obese” range.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range. If your BMI is 18.5 to 24.9, it falls within the Healthy Weight range. If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, it falls within the overweight range. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obese range.

Detailed explanation-2: -Body Mass Index (BMI) is a person’s weight in kilograms (or pounds) divided by the square of height in meters (or feet). A high BMI can indicate high body fatness. BMI screens for weight categories that may lead to health problems, but it does not diagnose the body fatness or health of an individual.

Detailed explanation-3: -under 18.5 – This is described as underweight. between 18.5 and 24.9 – This is described as the ‘healthy range’. between 25 and 29.9 – This is described as overweight. between 30 and 39.9 – This is described as obesity. 40 or over – This is described as severe obesity. 04-Jan-2023

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