A school nurse is using height and weight measurements to calculate the body mass index (BMI) of the students. How will the nurse use these data?
a. BMI can be correlated to a specific percentage of body fat.
b. BMI can be used to determine if a child is obese or underweight.
c. BMI can be used to determine if a child will develop Type 2 diabetes.
d. BMI can be compared with others of the same ethnic background.
Answer: b. BMI can be used to determine if a child is obese or underweight.
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