Morbid obesity is defined as:
A.
Body weight over 200 pounds no matter how tall the person is.
B.
Body mass index (BMI) over 30.
C.
Whatever is determined by the individual's physician.
D.
BMI over 35.
ANS: D
BMI of 35 takes into account height and weight. BMI of 30 is considered obese.
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