Any person who wants to lose weight quickly is considered a candidate for bariatric surgery

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
People who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more, weigh 110 pounds (45.4 kg) more than their ideal weight or have failed to lose weight under a doctor's care is a potential candidate for bariatric surgery.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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