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 your brother has 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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