If a student is adding muscle mass as a result of a Physical Education class that emphasizes weight lifting, what will be the effect on their BMI?

A. It is guaranteed to go up.
B. It is guaranteed to go down.
C. It will not change unless they simultaneously lose body fat.
D. It may go down if they simultaneously lose body fat or grow in height.


Answer: D

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