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What Is a Shortcoming of Using Body Mass Index (BMI)

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What is a shortcoming of using body mass index (BMI) as a tool for screening for overweight and obesity in older adults?


A) BMI is a simple and roughly accurate method for determining individual (but not population) overweight and obesity.
B) Older adults do not like getting their BMI measured.
C) Weight is a better measure of overweight and obesity risk.
D) Excess body fat in older adults may be underestimated by a BMI score.

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