The following are reliable methods to evaluate obesity except:
A) BMI (body mass index).
B) WHR (waist-hip ratio).
C) weight and height evaluation using a table of desirable weight.
D) weight greater than 150% of ideal body weight.

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Option D is the correct answer.Moderate obesity is defined as 120% to 130% of ideal body weight; morbid obesity is defined as weight more than 130% of ideal body weight.Options A,B,and C are all accepted methods to determine obesity.

The Following Are Reliable Methods to Evaluate Obesity Except