Which obese teenager would be considered a candidate for bariatric surgery?

a. Preston, who has a BMI of 52 and has an average IQ
b. Jacob, who has a BMI of 38 and has reached physical maturity
c. Darla, who has type 2 diabetes and hasn't yet begun to menstruate
d. Cynthia, who has just enrolled in a weight-loss program for the first time due to her BMI of 48


a

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