Risk of mortality in adults is lowest for those with a body mass index that is between
a. 15 and 20.
b. 20 and 25.
c. 25 and 30.
d. 30 and 40.
B
Lowest risk of mortality is associated with a BMI between 20 and 25 . Risk of mortality increases slightly with lower BMIs and increases exponentially with higher BMIs.
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