Scott, age 21, has just graduated from 2-year community college and wants to join the United

States Marine Corps. According to the USMC web site, applicants must be "within acceptable
weight and body fat standards

" So Scott asks his family physician to assess his body fat to
determine whether he's eligible to join the Marines. Scott's results are as follows: % body fat:
21.8, BMI: 27. What is Scott's condition?
A) average B) overweight C) under-weight D) obese


B

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