Vaillant (2002) proposed a model of successful aging based upon six criteria. Three of these are related to health. Which one below is not one of Vaillant's health criteria?

a. no physical disability at age 75 as rated by a physician
b. no problems with IADLs
c. length of undisabled life
d. BMI of 25 or less


ANSWER: d

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