Your little brother, who is 8 years old, has gained a lot of weight over the past couple of years and your parents are concerned. At his annual physical exam, the doctor indicated that he had a BMI of 23. This means that your brother ____
a. is obese
b. is overweight
c. is of normal weight
d. is actually underweight for his age
Answer: A
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