In the past, people relied on height-weight tables that were based on insurance company mortality statistics, but these were inaccurate because
A) muscle weighs more than fat.
B) fat weighs more than muscle.
C) fit people tend to weigh less than people who are not fit.
D) a person who is not fit may have a higher bone density than a person who is fit.

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Muscle is denser and weighs more than fat, which means that individuals with higher muscle mass could be classified as overweight or obese by height-weight tables, despite being healthier or more fit.

In the Past, People Relied on Height-Weight Tables That Were