Surgery for the severely obese is usually recommended only for individuals with a BMI over _.
A) 50
B) 45
C) 30
D) 40

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Surgery for severe obesity, such as gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, is usually recommended for individuals with a BMI over 40, or over 35 if they also have obesity-related health issues such as diabetes or hypertension. The other choices are too low of a BMI to qualify for this type of surgery.

Surgery for the Severely Obese Is Usually Recommended Only for Individuals