Which statement describes an association between body weight and mortality?
A) Obesity is the fourth leading cause of premature death.
B) Overweight men who are physically fit have a lower mortality risk than normal-weight, unfit men.
C) Normal-weight men who are physically unfit have a similar mortality risk versus normal-weight fit men.
D) The amount of weight gain in adulthood that is not associated with increased mortality is 20 pounds or less.
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