Too little body fat may present health risks. Which is a FALSE statement about being underweight?
A. Being severely underweight may be associated with an impaired immune system.
B. In the elderly, malnutrition may occur in association with being underweight.
C. Underweight teenagers have a tendency to develop asthma.
D. Very lean female athletes may have menstrual irregularities, possibly leading to osteoporosis.
Ans: C. Underweight teenagers have a tendency to develop asthma.
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