An airline institutes a policy that any passenger with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or above must purchase two seats on their flight to ensure they are not crowding others. Is this policy likely to be effective at targeting individuals who could contribute to crowding in airplanes?
A. Yes, all individuals with this BMI are morbidly obese and need a larger space to sit.
B. Yes, BMI captures the amount of physical space a person is likely to occupy.
C. No, because not everyone with a high BMI is necessarily obese or overweight.
D. No, it would be more effective if the requirement applied to BMIs of 28 and over.
Answer: C
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