During the Past 20 Years the Prevalence of Obesity Has

During the past 20 years the prevalence of obesity has doubled in the United States,with 25% of women older than 20 years of age being obese. Body mass index is defined as the measure of an adult's weight in relation to his or her height. This is currently the most accurate measure of weight. It is an important part of the health screening process because obesity is closely associated with:

A) The non-Hispanic Caucasian population.
B) A large number of chronic conditions.
C) Mostly acute illnesses.
D) Improved mental well-being.