Marco's BMI is 36.0, and his weight is about 125% of the 95th percentile for boys his age. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Marco is classified as overweight.
B. Marco has class 1 obesity.
C. Marco has class 2 obesity.
D. Marco has class 3 obesity.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank with correct word
In which of the following conditions do the MNT recommendations NOT include a possible increase in protein intake?
a. Acute renal failure b. CAPD c. Nephrotic syndrome d. Hemodialysis
One of the following statements is NOT true. Critical periods refer to:
a. times when the embryo or fetus is susceptible to irreversible harm if the mother is malnourished or exposed to toxins. b. times when major organs and vital systems are forming and developing rapidly. c. periods of intense or accelerated embryonic or fetal development. d. times when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus.
The NHANES series ____
a. uses a non representative sample of the civilian population b. uses a sample that has not had a good response rate c. influenced the development of the CDC Growth Charts in 2000 d. is poorly designed and is in need of revision