Why does use of the BMI overestimate the prevalence of obesity in the African American population?
A) Blacks have a higher average height than whites.
B) Blacks have denser bones and higher body protein concentrations than whites.
C) Blacks tend to have different proportions of brown and white adipose tissue than whites.
D) B lacks have fat pads situated primarily around the hips, whereas in whites, the pads are primarily abdominal.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q12: Approximately what percentage of weight loss during
Q17: When an adult gains an extra 10
Q18: Which quantity represents an indirect measure of
Q19: Which measurement may be used to calculate
Q21: What is a feature of the body
Q24: Jim is a 45-year-old who eats fast
Q25: How many kcalories would a woman require
Q26: What defines central obesity?
A)accumulation of fat
Q27: What is a feature of the basal
Q54: What is the main explanation for the
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents