An important concept that underlies newer height-weight tables is that:
a. men and women should have similar weights for any given height.
b. body weight should not increase in middle and older adulthood.
c. the same standard tables should be applied to all racial and ethnic groups.
d. overweight should not be considered a health risk in older adults.
Ans: b. body weight should not increase in middle and older adulthood.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word