Define obesity, and state the percentage of Americans who are considered overweight


Overweight or obese status is usually defined in terms of body mass index (BMI), which is a ratio of weight over height squared. An individual is considered overweight with a BMI >25 kg/m2 and obese with a BMI >30 kg/m2. Most recent studies report that 33.6% of American adults are overweight and 34.9% are obese.?

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A. high school diploma or GED B. be a graduate of formal operating room technician (ORT) training program C. A and B D. none of the above

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