Sharon is 24 years old. Her BMI is 23.4, her waist measures 27 inches, and her hips measure 36 inches. Your assessment of her body composition using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer indicates she has an 18% body fat. Which is the correct interpretation of this information?

A. BMI and waist-to-hip ratio indicate low disease risk, but her percent body fat is too low.
B. Percent body fat and BMI are normal, but her waist-to-hip ratio is above desired levels.
C. Waist-to-hip ratio and percent body fat are in a normal range, but her BMI is overweight.
D. BMI, percent body fat, and waist-to-hip ratio all indicate in the normal/healthy range.


Answer: D

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