Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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To examine: Whether the statement “Person R is obese” is true or false.

Introduction: The status of the weight of individuals is assessed by their body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated by dividing the weight of a person in kilogram by the square of height in meters.

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